Re: long backed arabians

["Barbara McCrary" <bigcreekranch@cruzio.com>]

I've owned two horses with long backs in my lifetime, one a QH, the other an
Arab.  A long back was the weakest point in both horses and I don't
recommended it.  Try to find one with a good strong back.

Barbara


----- Original Message -----
From: <guest@endurance.net>
To: <ridecamp@endurance.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2002 10:28 AM
Subject: RC: long backed arabians


> karen schmieding karenschmieding@hotmail.com
> I am contemplating the purchase of a five year old SW Dawid daughter.  She
> is big boned, large bodied and stands about 15.2(really!)  However, she is
> long backed for an arab.  Perfect for a thoroughbred or a quarter horse.
> Is a long backed arab that undesirable for endurance?
>
> Thanks for any thoughts!  karen
>
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