Ridecamp: Re: [RC] Weight of horse compared to rider

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From: <heidi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>> preservation groups regarding this issue, it
might be that fewer of the> preservation breeders have been sucked into the
philosophy that breeding > for tall is a desirable thing.  I just returned
from speaking at the
> national Al Khamsa convention, and they have breeding philosophies quite>
similar to many CMK breeders on this issue.  I don't want to put words in>
anyone else's mouth, but having visited Edie Booth with her Sa'ud horses,> I
don't see that groups like hers are striving for tall horses, either,> but
rather trying to maintain the athletic Arab as he is.

>to say this > is a CMK vs other lines issue is simply not accurate.  It is
a matter of> physics and biomechanics, regardless of bloodlines.

totally agree on this point.!

and not speaking for Edie either, but in the years I've known her the
emphasis has been on Preserving (reproducing) the 'old' *Desert* style
horse, same as many other groups such as AK and CMK. Breeding criteria
includes athletic performance, soundness over time and temperament; with
each breeding striving to an Ideal, *not* compared to what is currently
popular.  I consider 'Taller' to be a current fad and will continue riding
(and breeding) horses that are mentally and physically sound regardless of
height.

I like taller horses just fine, but anywhere between 13.3-15.1hh is a
non-issue to me, as a rider or a breeder.  I've ridden Thomas's stallion
SAKB who is 15.1+ and he is awesome, but that is because of the total
package,  not the height.  (much over that it starts getting a little hard
for lazy me to get the saddle up there, and climb aboard)

There are plenty of breeders producing specifically taller horses for people
that require them, but I hate to see someone pass up a good horse because
they are afraid somebody might snicker.

Becky Huffman, Cleburne, Texas
www.TheOriginalSeries.com
www.BlueArabianHorseCatalog.org

"Good and Ill have not changed since yesteryear; nor are they one thing
among Elves and Dwarves and another among Men. "
-Aragorn, son of Arathorn






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