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Hi Melanie,
	Multi-day rides, or any endurance ride ridden slow, can be done on 
almost any sound equine.  The characteristics some non-arab breeds bring 
to the table are:steadiness, sensibility, take-care-of-themselves, 
sturdy conformation and others.  Not that arabians can't/don't have 
those same characteristics!  Mustangs can do very well but they can 
require more horsemanship skills, especially if the horse was born in 
the wild.  In my experience with Spanish Mustangs, they are not as 
people oriented as domestic breeds. Since you will be spending many 
hours with your horse, I'd look for the breed/breeds that you get along 
well with.
	Have fun finding just the right horse!
Laney

melanie.o@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> Hi all, looking for advice:
>
> I am shopping for a multi-day horse.  I have been looking at arabs and 1/2 arabs, but SO really wants me to get a mustang which I am not opposed to.  I also secretly harbor an attraction to mules.  I know that either of these can make a very good endurance competitor, but have no experience w/ either.  So, I would like to hear from all those that do as I make my decision on which horse to buy.
>
> I do NOT want this turning into another useless debate, so please if you don't have anything nice to say, send your comments privately or keep them to yourself.
>
> thanks,
> melanie
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