Re: RC: broodmares

[Mickie Newnam <akelakhan@earthlink.net>]

Michelle,
A friend of mine has started several older broodmares as riding horses.
My gelding's dam was 12 when she was broke to ride, and is doing seasons
of 300 miles or more (CTR) at 20.  Another mare was just started 2 years
ago at 16, will probably do a full season or close to it next year.
They're having a blast.  As for the weight and "motherly look", I don't
know since we never have problems with broodmares retaining their
bellies after, but they definately look fit these days!

Mickie (Ohio)

Michelle Rowe wrote:

>   Hi Folks - I've never tried to convert a younger broodmare to a
> riding horse, and wondered how well this works.  Is it hard to get
> them back into condition?  Do they retain that rounded motherly look?
> Is there some noticeable difference between a riding mare who has not
> had a foal and a mare who has?  YES, these are ignorant questions and
> I'm almost ashamed to ask.  It feels so politically incorrect!! I have
> one 18 year old mare who has had four foals, and though I've not
> worked terribly hard at it, it's really hard to get her to lose even
> 50 lbs when drylotted and given exercise.  She's quite roly-poly, but
> she's a big ole heavy built QH gal. Please educate me! m
> (aka michelle rowe)
> colorado
> http://www.redwrench.com






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