Quarter Horses

[Vallonelee@aol.com]

Yeehaa!  Yes, indeed, I ride a Quarter Horse.  He's the best.  I just 
finished the Norco Riverdance 50 on him last weekend.  He did his first 50 at 
5 and is now almost 15 and still going strong.  Last year I had some health 
problems and rode him on his first two 25s ever (he BC'd both).  I also have 
a full Arab gelding (only 4 and hasn't done any rides yet) and a 1/2 Arab 1/2 
Quarter mare (who has done some 25s and 2 50s).  

I would definitely own and ride endurance on another Quarter Horse but I 
think you have to be mindful of the body type.  This guy is 15.3H and weighs 
about 975-1000.  He has a little running Qtr WAY back in his pedigree and I 
think that is what gives him his drive.  Around here they call him the "horse 
killer" - not because he is mean, he just trots at 16 mph and the others 
can't keep up with him.  

The thing I really LOVE about this horse is his steadiness.  No stupid 
spooking or acting up.  A real gentleman and all business on the trail.

If you have any other questions, just write.  I am always happy to talk about 
"Boogie".

Lee
and Boogie (the Endurance Quarter Horse)


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