Ridecamp: Re: [RC] Multi-day Horses

> So, what is a good rule of thumb?  Say, at 15 hands, a
> substantial bone would measure X and at 14.2, a
> substantial bone would measure Y.  Is there a rule or
> have you gained knowledge with your experiences?  I'd
> love to know so I can check out my own guys.

This is part of the problem--attempting to correlate to HEIGHT.  It is not
HEIGHT that determines how much bone is needed, it is WEIGHT.  The thumb
rule is 8" for a 1000 lb. horse.  And although the relationship isn't
perfectly linear, one can figure that a 1200 lb horse had better have well
over 9" while an 800 lb horse has oddles at 7".

Heidi


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