Ridecamp: RE: [RC] How big is your endurance horse?

Tamara,
My husband competed for a year in CTR on a 14.1 mustang and is now doing
endurance on a 14.3 arab/saddlebred.  He is 6' and weighs 220.  Height
of the horse is not really the important factor.  I read a really
interesting article by Deb Bennett that says that width of the loins is
what is important.  I also think that not having too long a back for
higher weights is also good.  But you are not heavy and 15.1 is not that
small, so I doubt the horse would have a difficult time at all.

Ultimately, if a horse is capable of carrying a certain weight, what is
most important is to condition him to carry that weight over time.  

Good luck with your horse selection!

Marlene


Marlene Moss
Moss Rock Endurance Adventures
www.mossrockendurance.com
mossrockendurance@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
(719) 495-9511
(719) 351-5037




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