Re: RideCamp: Smooth trotters? other than Arabs?

[Lynette Helgeson <helgeson@lansford.ndak.net>]

No flames here, I agree with 100 %. Could not have said it better
myself. :-)

Lynette

Dbeverly4@aol.com wrote:
> 
> 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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