ridecamp@endurance.net: [endurance] SIZE/WEIGHT,ETC.

[endurance] SIZE/WEIGHT,ETC.

SandyDSA@aol.com
Mon, 20 May 1996 11:44:15 -0400

Well, the results are in, and with over 70 respondents I have extrapolated
just a few averages:
1. average height of horse- 14.3
2. 82% of horses were Arabians
3. 5'6-1/2" average height of riders
4. 144# average rider weight
5. 68% of respondents were women (7declined to give their weight)
6. GENERAL COMMENTS:
16 hands "too big for me" remarked upon several times
14.2 just right remarked upon severaltimes
3 horses at 14.2 were top ten 100 milers, one carrying a man nearly 6'
I can only conclude that there are other factors intrinsically more essential
than height. Although there are individuals who feel better about a BIG horse
for whatever reason, the VAST majority are looking for the 14.3 hand horse
with a big heart and good legs. There were a number of people who had Appys
and they were interested in "BIG". But in large part, the respondents liked
their mid-size sports coupes! Thanks for your participation. I will post
results in a later issue of P & SW Arabian.
san