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Re: [RC] [RC] horse sizes....etc - rides2far@xxxxxxxx



I have a concern about my 14'2"hh Arab/Pinto who has a long 

back.  I am a middleweight . . . does anyone think that a long-backed 
horse has less potential to carry heavier weight . . . thanks . . kim 

from lakeport



If the back is fairly level, well muscled, with a good loin, I don't 
have a problem with a little extra length. I think you can go too far 
on the "short back is good, so shorter must be better" trip. I've had 
a horse whose back was so darned short that the saddle gets into 
their hips and their rear feet are awfully close to the front. Kaboot 
had a long back (I'm lightweight) but it was well muscled. I liked 
his ride better than my "new improved" short backed model.

Angie






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