ridecamp@endurance.net: Arabs Temperament for Endurance

Arabs Temperament for Endurance

CAVALIERE@aol.com
Tue, 11 Jul 1995 01:08:02 -0400

I am considering byuing an Arab for doing endurance rides. Yesterday I saw a
mare whose temperament was very calm unlike other Arabs I had seen or ridden
before. Here is my question: Does a horse with a calm temperament have what
it takes to do well in 50 and 100 milers? Is there a relation between mental
strength and high-spirited vs. calmness? This mare is 6 YO. I will ride her
on trails later this week. Her owner told me that she went into the ocean
(so although she is calm, she is also bold). Since my other interest is
eventing, my ideal would be to find a tall Arab calm enough to do dressage.
Am I asking too much????? : - )

CAVALIERE@aol.com