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Re: [RC] Arabs vs. Mustangs - heidiPlease Reply to: Mustenogirl mustenogirl89@xxxxxxxxx or ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ========================================Whats up with all the arabs? I mean isn't there some other horse you people ride in an endurance race? Like a mustang? Don't get me wrong, Arabs are hardy little horses, but don't you think Mustangs would be more suited for the races, sence they are use to all the weather conditions and the different terriens? I would think they'd be a whole lot better for this type of race. Arabs have predominated in the sport most likely because they were selectively bred to do exactly this sort of thing for their Bedouin owners for centuries. That is not to say that there aren't other horses suited to the sport as well--including mustangs. Many mustangs actually carry the blood of TBs and Arabs that were used as Remount stallions. The suitability of any particular mustang depends largely on what his ancestry is--ie what his genes make of him--his conformation, disposition, and hence his suitability as a riding horse. As for being used to all weather conditions and different terrain--gosh, our Arabs are outside 24/7, winter and summer alike, and live "out" in the rocks, gullies, and hills as well. Additionally, horses that are raised in captivity are more apt have a history of proper nutrition, etc. which is helpful in their development, whereas horses that grow up under feral conditions are at nature's mercy. Again, that's not to say that some don't develop just fine--but the odds are still better with known entities raised under known conditions. That said--if you have a good mustang, come on out and ride! :-) Heidi =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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