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[RC] Club Foot/more on arabs - heidi larson--- Genevieve <callmedot@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: Can anyone here give the registered name and breeding of every Arabian they've ever ridden in their lifetime? yep - Mighte El Donte, (CMK/Polish) NV Classy Bey, (Polish/CMK?) Kalasha+, (55% Polish/33% Russian & 17% CMK+/-) Asil Kontiki (75% CMK) I understand that nearly everyone on this mailing list is an Arabian owner I would say high percentage, but not nearly everyone. Heck, just in my small endurance circle here in the Pacific Northwest, we have MANY gaited horses, mustangs, a few QH/QH crosses, morgans, mixed breeds, half arabs, icelandics, fjords, welsh crosses and more if I sat down to think of them all! Last years high mileage horse (PNER)is a pinto/morgan/arab mixture. I used to have an appaloosa mare, my stepdaugher had an appaloosa gelding (3S-Dee Bar Dandy) and my other horse was an arab/saddlebred, first ever horse a QH. I personally just like the arab spirit, sensitivity and personality (along with athletisism.) If someone were to say that mustangs are ugly I'd have to argue with them and show them pictures of my mustang who just happens to be a Friesian look-alike. Still, I would also recognize the fact that my horse is probably the minority as most mustangs were bred by nature for survival and strength and speed and not for looks. Most wild mustangs are not very pleasing to the eye, even after they've been cleaned up. Hmmmmmmmmm........I know quite a few that look pretty darn nice, I even had a half arab/half kiger mustang colt that I bred myself (Kiger Sundance x Polish/CMK mare) and quite a few, with some muscling, good food and a job look very nice! And, pretty is as pretty does, more importantly, does he have nice legs/feet/bone/brain? Good looks are just icing on the cake. It's a shaky analogy at best but it's probably true that a good majority of Arabians out there weren't bred very well and that they've all developed various leg and foot problems because of it. That would mean that the well-bred Arabs are the minority. Not necessarily, certain diciplines tend to produce certain types that are not bred for function (similar to HYPP QH/Paints) QH w/tiny feet, TB with shelly/crumbly feet, etc. Seems to be a trend with anything halter it seems! My QH/Western farrier says that arabs tend to have the best feet of any horses he shoes. He's been shoeing for over 30 years. He will likely never own an arab, but he recognizes their good qualities and appreciates them. All of you are used to the well-bred ones because I'm sure you're all great breeders and/or know what to look for when purchasing an Arab. Not really, but if we've done any type of endurance, we do know what NOT to look for. I just got back from looking at a horse (non-reg. purebred russian arab) who was lovely and looked very athletic (has a small respect problem, but kids have been handling him and he's been taking advantage for so long, he thinks he can - but he was smart enough in the small amt. of time we were there to figure out we weren't going to let him get away with it.) I think he has good potential for a nice endurance horse if brought along well and the lady looking will do a nice job. Maybe some day I'll find an Arab that I feel comfortable on and does suit my needs. I'm sure he exists, I just tend to avoid Arabs because most of them just aren't what I look for in a horse.
You might find one, but it doesn't sound like you'll be
looking when he comes along, so it's likely you'll skip
right by him without knowing. Appreciation comes from
being around good horses, people, pets, kids, and
recognizing their good qualities and potential. There are
certainly no rules that forbid you from getting a horse
that you are comfortable with, it sounds like your mustang
is lovely and that you love him, that's wonderful! You may
have to adjust your training and riding protocol to match
his Friesian type build, but that in itself could be a fun
challenge for endurance.
heidi and Kalasha+
ps - a good rule of thumb when posting on any
forums/message boards, re-read posts and take out anything
that sounds like sarcasm, it only causes ruffled feathers
and hurt feelings. If you're trying to be funny, put a
happy face or a <G> after your remarks. Reading between
the lines is an internet "skill" that can easily get out of
control. And remember if others post what might sound mean
or sarcastic, don't necessarily jump to the bait, they
might just not have followed the rule themselves. It gets
ugly and not all of us have flame retardent suits! :)
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