But seriously, it is not just dead weight you are taking off. With any
luck you are going to help by being more in shape, more balanced, and I
assume due to many miles on horseback., better in tune with the horse.
Also, for a short ride at slow pace, no the horse probably won't notice the
difference, but what is it you are asking. Is it ever increasing speed and
distance. Over a long ride at speed, I think 40 lbs will make a difference.
Also, as I began conditioning as a heavyweight, and am getting down there as
my horse gets fitter and fitter, I hope it will just make us better!!!
Just my .02
Becky H