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RE: [RC] Weight - heidi

Please Reply to: Andra NASR69@xxxxxxx or ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Hi I have yet anthor question for the RC..How much weight is to much? I have 
a 8 yr.old P.B.Arab Gelding about 14.3 and maybe 900lbs. I weigh 130 lbs and 
right now I am using a well made barrel saddle I am not sure how much it 
weighs...So what weight would be to much? Thank you


Andra, Susan G's Tevis studies showed horses carrying over 30% of their
body weight with no significant decrease in completion rates.  Many
good HW horses are carrying over 25% of their body weight.  Too much
for your horse would probably be over double your weight, if he is
well-conformed.  Some of us would be thrilled to weigh what you weigh,
but that aside, don't sacrifice good saddle fit over a few pounds of
weight.  The horse's comfort is of utmost importance, and yours is a
close second, since your comfort affects how you distribute YOUR
weight.  Weighing only 130, you have lots of options.  :-)

Heidi


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