Ridecamp: [RC] Arab and Prospect Questions

Hello (me again!),

Tonight I drove 4 hours to look at 2 mares as prospective endurance prospects. 
They are both very nice and I would like some input from some of the more 
experienced riders out there about which sounds like an overall better 
prospect. They are both 'priced to sell' and are the same price.

Horse A) Beautiful, quiet and gentle 3 year old Arab mare. Stands about 15.1-
15.2 right now. The owner said she is the only female offspring of El Matraab. 
I don't know if this is true or not but her pedigree doesn't mean much to me 
(sorry!). She is VERY quiet. No formal work other than halter broke. They let 
the herd out on fresh pasture and when the others took off at a gallop she hung 
around the people. She is very people oriented. Lovely movement and looks 
smooth.

Bad points: she seems to have very small feet and bone (or maybe its just 
because I ride a big beefy Arab x QH gelding). She also has a small splint. She 
is sound but that still concerns me.

Horse B) Beautiful 5 year old 3/4 Arab 1/4 Saddlebred mare. Stands about 15.2 
hh. Lovely movement and very smooth. Only halter broke. High spirited but loves 
people. They've had some trouble loading her in the trailer the past. Owners 
say she needs experienced rider. She has clean legs and big feet. No manners 
though (always in your face when you are trying to look at other horses and 
very pushy).

I am an experienced rider but I haven't started a horse under saddle before. 
I've done lots of halter breaking and ground work, but this horse would be my 
first to start under saddle. I would consider taking it to a professional if I 
felt I was 'in too deep'. I've been riding for about 10 years with experience 
in eventing, dressage and jumping.

Which do you think sounds like the better endurance prospect for me?

Thanks for your input (I can email pictures if anyone would like to help me 
further).

THANKS SO MUCH!

Tamara

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