Ridecamp: [RC] [Guest] What size horse

MikeD mdickison@xxxxxxx

I would really like to hear some opinions. I am looking for a new horse to
do endurance on. My current horse (15.1) bowed a tendon about 18 months ago.
We had done several LD's and he was great. We completed one 50 and finished
middle of the pack which I was very happy with. The next 2 rides I pulled,
he was off. The 2nd of those rides was the one that did the damage. He is
doing great now and is doing short trail rides and working in the arena. The
question I am faced with is should I be looking for a horse that is larger
or look for a stout smaller horse. I am 6'2" and 200lb without tack, 225lb
with. I want to be competitive with time and training but I don't want my
legs to hit the high spots on the trail:)

Mike



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