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A horse with a balanced conformation and movement is a better choice for 
endurance than is one you have to work to get him balanced through 
collection. I had one I sold because he was just too heavy on his 
forehand. He's much better off doing what he is doing now.

I look for a horse that is naturally light on his/her forehand. I think 
it is especially important for a heavyweight rider.

Truman

Ed Kilpatrick wrote:

> i dont worry much about a rounded frame in endurance riding. i think 
> if you have a good horse that has a balanced, natural carriage, and is 
> accustomed to carrying the rider's weight, you dont have to do a lot 
> to put them into any kind of frame. i am not saying just flop around 
> on them like a sack of potatoes, though. as a rider, i try to stay 
> well balanced on my horse and keep my body in the position that makes 
> it as easy for him to carry me as possible. i think that with 
> endurance riding, the horse needs to work equally well with the front 
> and rear. i dont use a lot of leg pressure when i am riding. i just 
> try to straddle my horse, keep my legs off of him and let him work. 
> the only time i use any leg pressure is to aid in tight turns. cowboy ed



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