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RE: [RC] Weight - heidiBruce, there are many reasons why a horse will recover better with
one rider vs another. When my husband and I first got married, I
was still lighter than he was. And without the extra weight, I
didn't ride too shabby, either. And yet, we had horses that would
consistently recovere better for him.
Now, my equitation is REALLY shabby, and I outweigh hubby.
(Dang, that's a tough one to admit on a public list, but anyone
who knows me and has eyes knows it anyway, so what the heck.) And
yet I've got one little horse here that is consistently in the 40s when
I bring him into checks (and yes, I've top tenned on him, despite my
lack of fitness, and no, I don't get off and bring him in running
alongside, because I can't--and in fact, I continue to trot him in and
pass all those featherweights on the ground leading their horses
in). This is a considerable credit to HIM, that he can lug
this tub of jello and still do that. I've earned one High Vet
Score with him (he had a 44/44 CRI in 10 minutes, among other things)
and he consistently drops like a rock.
Yes, Bruce, your weight IS a factor. But not that much of a
factor. Don't fall into the trap of using it as a convenient
excuse not to look into the other reasons why that particular horse
recovers less well with you on him. They are there, and in all
fairness to him, you should try to find them.
Heidi
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