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[RC] gaited horses - Stacy BaxterI think Jim's post was very well said. He was not breed bashing, he was giving the REASONS for the Arabian success in endurance riding. When I decided I wanted to do endurance, I sold my Tennessee Walker and bought a CMK Arab. I figured if I had a horse that was designed for this sport, that would be just one less thing for me to worry about. My first experience with endurance riding was when I volunteered at a ride and witnessed a Paint horse that crashed at the end of a 25 mile ride and was given a 50% chance of living. I saw that horse at the check point, she was fine. She just looked a little tired when she came into the finish. That was a memory I will never forget. I KNOW there are many breeds that can compete in endurance, but I knew that I did not have the knowledge to ride a breed of horse not specifically designed for this
sport. Thank you Jim for giving us some facts on this amazing breed, the Arab. -Stacy
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