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Re: [RC] Hoof Size - Lynne GlazerTracey,Oh, my goodness. Not *athletic*?! Them's fighting words! ;-) Like any breeds, there are variants. I've found the Lusos to be particularly athletic, as are the Lipizzans. As a photographer who partly specializes in Baroque breeds and action shooting, I must protest a bit. Have you ever seen Lusitano and/or Andalusian bullfighting stallions? (non-lethal, Portuguese style, with velcro tipped "lances", velcro over the withers and leather caps on the bull's horns.) Have you seen Lusitano Working Equitation? One handed, includes barrels, pole bending, jumping, going through an L and backing out, etc. <http://www.photo.lynnesite.com/gallery/794986> Some working equitation shots partway through the gallery on page 5. <http://www.photo.lynnesite.com/gallery/807754> bullfighting, there's an Arabian stallion in there kicking some major bull butt too! One other is a QH, rest are Andis/Lusos. I talked to one of the breeders of the bullfighting stallions, and she particularly loves to blend Arab and Luso together for max athleticism. The Lusitanos are incredible sporthorses, as demonstrated in North America by the touring Cavalia show. Maybe things are different in South Africa! Agree that a Friesian/Morgan wouldn't be my first choice either, but she wants to go long distance and not at speed, which is doable from a cooling standpont. Give me big ole feet, no matter what the breed. Lynne On Mar 19, 2006, at 12:57 AM, Tracey Lomax wrote: ride? I am not into endurance, thus speed is not important to me, but doCan any of you tell me if a big foot/shoe size translates to a rougher =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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