Re: RideCamp: Smooth trotters? other than Arabs?

[Dbeverly4@aol.com]

In a message dated 2/25/99 1:36:51 PM Pacific Standard Time,
mitts_n@hotmail.com writes:

<<  She 
 doesn't have as huge a trot but is extremely smooth. Maybe a good cross 
 would be your best bet. >>

I have to say, having both a REALLLLY rough Arab and an extreeeemly smooth
Arab, I don't think you necessarily have to ride a cross-breed to get a smooth
gait.  My guys are both fairly big (15'3 and 15'1) the rougher being the
bigger guy.  The smooth gaited guy is the easiest to ride horse I've ever had.
I think if you're comparing an Arab to a gaited horse, of course, the Arab is
not as smooth.  However, (flame away) I believe that if you want to "go the
distance" and do it competitively you should be riding an Arab and they do
come in smoother gaited varieties.  Some of the Arab crosses are obviously
very good.  And you can get the occasional mule who can compete for a couple
of years and do well.  However, over the long haul I believe the Arabian has
proven himself to be superior in distance riding.  (This from a "Paint horse"
person).

Whew, I just re-read this post and I am putting on my asbestos suit right now!

Sylvia


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