Re: RC: the big choice...long

[Jim Holland <lanconn@tds.net>]

Fiffany...

IMHO, Mare 2 is by FAR the best candidate.  The laid back disposition is
very desirable in Endurance.  You find that once you get her out there
in competition, the "mosey" will go away big time. <grin>  Key things
her are EATING, SMOOTH, (think long hours in the saddle), EASY KEEPER,
(keeps fat on).  Endurance tends to exacerbate problems.  For example,
an excitable horse will be MORE excitable at a ride.  A horse that
doesn't eat well, will be LESS likely to eat well. 

(If you don't want her, I'll take her! :)

Jim, Sun of Dimanche, and Mahada Magic

Tiffany D'Virgilio wrote:
> 

> Mare 1---9 Years old, super fit, can go all day. Wonderful walk, BIG trot
> and great canter. Trot is so big that it is hard to ride. Mare is a little
> more reactive, spooks in place, can be fussy, but does not refuse obstacles,
> can do water, can jump. Does all terrain like a mountain goat. Very forward,
> probably would be a great dressage horse and can do ring work with ease. Is
> in good flesh and stays that way. Good feet, needs shoes. Goes in a snaffle,
> and we have been together for three years. I started her myself, so we have
> a good rapport. Will go anywhere in the pack without fuss. Good ground
> manners, but can be scared or intimidated easy. Not the alpha mare. Good
> conformation, could have better withers and more bone, but it fits her, very
> delicate looking mare, but tough. Does not panic-even got a rope around back
> leg the other day and sat while I got off and freed her. Won't pee with me
> on her and won't drink for a long while. More excitable and forward.
> 
> Mare 2 is seven, had her since January. Never seen a horse more born broke.
> Nothing bugs her, not spooky, very mellow. Food whore-obsessed with food and
> consequently eats, drinks, pees and poops on trail. Greenbroke, good on
> trail, but has not been arena worked and taught to carry herself well yet.
> Goes in a sidepull. Going to be a stellar kids horse, and everyone that
> rides her wants to buy her., amazing temperament, and easy to ride.
> She isn't as fun for me though, wants to hang back, look around and mosey.
> Slow walk-AMAZING trot (smooth as a gaited horse, even fully extended I
> could drink a glass of champagne) OK canter, kind of rough, but I think it's
> because she is notrounding up enough yet. Goes barefoot. More alpha of the
> two, but still respectful. That isn't an option with me. Nice bone, nice
> wither, super short back. Easy keeper, stays fat on nothing. Not as
> conditioned so she tires easier and gets girth galls.
>