Re: RC: Re: body fat and performance

[CMKSAGEHIL@aol.com]

In a message dated 12/18/99 11:47:17 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
fmechelh@c-s-k.de writes:

<< Heidi, it's not my point to run them down. As far as performance is 
concerned,
 both types have their specific advantages. My lean mare never had any 
problems
 with heat, muscular stiffness, tying-up and stuff like that. If hungry, she 
eats
 and tolerates everything, even meat. this type has their advantage, too.>>

I agree.  That was the whole point of what I said.  And there is getting to 
be a divergence in type for being top-notch at specific sorts of endurance 
competition.  Deb Bennett even remarked on her observations of this 10 or 
more years ago.
 
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I just happen to prefer the type of horse that lends itself to being 
multi-purpose with a tendency to be tougher on the more rigorous courses.  
Hence, that is what I strive to breed.  That doesn't mean there is no merit 
in the other type.  :-)

Heidi 


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