Re: RC: weird question

[CMKSAGEHIL@aol.com]

In a message dated 7/10/00 8:23:32 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
trinity_oaks@yahoo.com writes:

<< I know this is a weird question, but I am just
 curious.  Have any of you ever seen a Belgian horse do
 an endurance race? (Just to finish, of course.)  I
 know that physiologically this does not seem possible
 because of the body structure, but I know that
 anything is possible.  Just curious, is it a
 possibility with the appropriate training? >>

I don't recall any Belgians, but I have seen a Clydesdale do a few rides, and 
I've seen Percherons on distance drives....  Biggest problem is cooling the 
body mass--wouldn't want to see them try it on a really hot day...

Heidi