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[RC] rider weight - agilbxrIf it is true that horses should carry no more than 20% of their weight, then by all means I shouldn't be riding Alpine at all.
He's about 800#'s or so, and me +tack is over 200. He seems to do just fine, even on long rides. I wonder more if it has more to do with build then anything else. He's stocky for a paso, with big bones. His weak point I think is his back...he's a little long backed. But, if I'm using a saddle that fits, he hasn't had any problems. I do work to keep his back muscles strong, and try to ride lightly when possible.
Sigh...Now I'm feeling guilty. Think I'll go eat a carrot stick or something healthy...
Juli and Alpine (oomph...she needs to diet...)
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