I agree with Irv to some degree that it is best if the size and disposition of the rider and mount are matched somewhat. Although some breeds can carry more weight, it is not best for long-term soundness and performance to have too large a rider on a small mount. The humane issue also needs to be considered.
Then there is the physical "soundness" of the rider which I think about more at age 50 than I used to. It is much easier to get on and off a 15.3 quarter horse that is stout enough to take up a long leg and easily balance upon rather than my old 17 h. thoroughbred. The TB does not stand as patiently and it would be difficult to put an injured person or passenger upon should need arise.
--- On Tue, 5/12/09, Una Smith <una.smith@att.net> wrote: From: Una Smith <una.smith@att.net> |
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