Re: [RC] Having one's head examined - Karla Watson
We have a Paso Fino/Arab cross, probably also a
"mistake" breeding. He was not bought as an endurance horse. He was bought
as a trail horse for my daughter who *never* wanted to so this crazy
sport. But that little horse had other plans. Out riding with us he was just
cruising along with our fit 50 mile Arabs recovering as good as they did. He
loved the pace and loved the long day. (We did work him up to it). So this horse
and my daughter went and did a few rides last year (after we convinced her to
try the sport) and he got BC on his first 2 rides and did well the rest of the
year with no pulls! He got Vets Choice Award at one ride also. He has never been
lame, never stocked up and never said he was done, not ever. Always ready
for more. He is 14.0 hds, fine boned, stocky build, mistaken for a Morgan. Gaits
very well and also has the big Arab trot. He is the alpha of my herd too! He
really should not be good at this sport but darn if he just doesn't rock for my
14 yr old kid! Tough little horse in a small, compact body. I'm sure your little
Paso/Arab "mistake" will do well to! Good luck to you both! Juli, let me know if
you want to see photos of him.
---------Karla Watson/Oregon
Ok, I need to have my head examined. I
have decided to buy a 4 month old Paso Fino/Arab colt. Just cause I like
the mix, and I like the parents and the price is right. I need a horse
like I need another hole in my head, but here I am buying one. He was an
"oops" when the neighbors Arab stallion got over the fence to a friends
Paso mare.
