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> > Can any of you tell me if a big foot/shoe size translates to a rougher
ride? I am not into endurance, thus speed is not important to me, but do
very long distance rides. I'm a tall woman and prefer some height from
my mount. I am considering the purchase of a 16.2H Frisian/Morgan X. I'm
not thrilled about the xtra height (normally like to ride something
about 15 1/2H)and am concerned about the size of foot and weight 1400
lbs.
Do those of you who do non-compitive, distance riding/camping have an
opinion on this? I just figure nimble little goat feet hug the trail, so
would a big foot feel like T-Rex?



I don't do endurance either, but do have some experience with riding
Friesians.  

IMO, they are cart horses and best put into harness.  They are NOT
comfortable, and they do struggle in the heat.

Some of our local "trail ride" places use them for rides because they're
hardy and fairly "ploddy", being cold bloods.

My personal aversion might just be because Baroque horses do very little
for me. I don't think they're pretty, find that knee action downright
uncomfortable, and they're not remotely athletic.

Tracey



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