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dead weight is definitely an equalizing factor. horses vary as to the amount of 
weight they can carry based on their conditioning and how the rider becomes one 
with the horse. i have weighed from 230   to 245 and have completed fifties in 
the 4 hour period and 2 day 100 in the 10 hour time frame. it all depends on 
how well the horse is trained for the task and how well the rider is trained as 
well. i have riden 15.1 hand horses that have done just as well as 16 hand 
ones. however, i would say that the leverage of the bigger horses carrying 
weight up hill can provide more power uphill, but you still have to train for 
the duration.... both horse and rider. i think the heavier rider has to be 
extremely aware of his form and the allowance for error has to be precise. a 
heavier rider has to respect the fact that his horse is carrying that weight 
and has to plan his ride accordingly. i have been on treks with lari shea in 
california and she told me that i ride lighter in the saddle than people half 
my weight.of course i was in my best shape when i was there. again , to be 
sucessful as a heavy weight or like me," a SUPER heavy weight", it all depends 
on the conditioning of both the horse and rider. mike everett


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