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Oh my gosh, bless you Belinda for saving that poor mare. I hope she pulls through. If she does, she'll be your grateful friend. I've got several rescue horses here. Once they come, they stay because I can't bear the thought of someone not taking good care of them.

 

I ride my stallion who is only 14.1H and 900 pounds and I'm a heavyweight rider. He's got really good bone. I think it all depends on how well she does as she recuperates.

 

chris

Belinda Romanuski <bj3romanuski@xxxxxxxx> wrote:

> This is not endurance related, but this group has the most knowledge to
> answer my question.
> If this e-maail does not make it through, I will understand.
> I purchased a 16-20 year old arab mare yesterday at an auction. She was in
> a meat pen, and extremely thin. Her eyes are what got to me, they are so
> large and kind. Also her ears tip in so much, the tips touch.
> She is about 13.3-14h, and her leg below the knee measures at 7".
> Now here is my question, how much weight does anyone feel she could carry
> once her weight is up to par? Right now she weighs, according to a weight
> tape, 550 lbs.
> I am just wondering if I would be able to trail ride her eventually, or
> maybe my daughter, or should I prepare myself to sell her i n the spring?
> It is just so hard after bringing a horse back that has been so badly
> neglected, to sell them and not know what care
>  they will recieve.
>
> Thank-you
> Belinda
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Chris Paus

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