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<<<I would look for LARGE wide open, well-constructed hooves and lots of
bone in the leg.>>>
<<< The other thing I would like to venture to the group for comment is the
advantage of a horse that is a really good-doer or tends to be tubby.>>>
Taken together these attributes are worthwhile if coupled with many other
more important conditions. As such they can describe several other equine
breeds that are not very successful in endurance riding.
Another consideration is what type of competition are you striving for? If
you are satisfied to be in the "Later Day Finishers" then these criteria
will suffice but if you have aspirations for the Top Ten then a more refined
condition is required.
All in all, the parts must be compatible and in sync!! No one singular
aspect can be considered the most beneficial. A perfect conformation without
the desire is as bad as top desire with a basically poor body. Desire
coupled with good conformation but poor nutrition will not do the job either
. As in any rational equation every thing must balance out.
And most important, the prime factor that spells success, is the
relationship of horse and rider.
Bob Morris
Morris endurance Enterprises
Boise, ID
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