Re: Too tall horse?

[krisolko@juno.com (Kristen L Olko)]

>Advantages to a short horse;
>
>  Easy to mount and dismount
>  Shorter distance to ground in case of an "emergency" dismount
>  Don't hit as many spider webs
>  Can go under more fallen trees without getting off
>  Less string on your sponge
>  Less grooming time

Trail is usually cut high enough for you
Less food is needed
Less damage to owner's foor when stepped on
You're down there where the dust is

>  
>Disadvantages to a short horse:
>
>  The shorter the horse, the more your farrior dislikes it
>  Jumping fallen trees MAY be more difficult (most short horses are 
>quite
>gamey)
>  Your neck may be more tired, always looking up to your riding 
>partner

Less leg length for that sprint to the finish line
Wet rider legs crossing deep rivers
It's too easy to give in and get off
No feeling of "I'm flying" way up there.

Kris - on a 16.2 TB

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