Ridecamp: Re: [RC] Rider size

Yup, you're correct, those are the numbers demonstrated by the data from
mountainous, technical type trails.  Couldn't tell you how the numbers would
change on very flat rides.  Probably not a whole lot.  Also, the 1100# total
mass is where lameness starts sloping upward, but doesn't start to *sharply*
slope upwards until total mass is over about 1200.  Once the total mass went
over 1300, the lameness accounted for 100% of the pulls---EXCEPT for one
mule that went top ten and Haggin Cup to boot, just to spite me. :-)  Of
course, all the horses and riders in the study were within a realistic
range, too.  No 500 pound horses and 350 pound riders.

Susan G

> I believe that Susan presented some data at one time that stated it is the
> total combined weight of horse and rider that matters....I don't remember
> the numbers.  But if I am correct (and Susan please correct me if I'm
NOT),
> I think that once the total weight combined surpasses 1100# is when we
start
> seeing more lamenesses.  So, it didn't matter if the horse was 850# and
the
> rider was 250# or if the horse was 1000# and the rider only 100#.  I
believe
> a lot of that discussion also brought up the rider's skills.  Which made
me
> feel better.  I see a lot of lightweight riders out there who flop around
> like fish in the saddle on nice big horses and they go lame or have
> problems.  They are more of a detriment to their horses than the heavier
> rider who rides balanced on a smaller horse.  There are a lot of factors
to
> consider other than size and weight of horse and rider.  Any comments,
> Susan?
> Maggie
>
>
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