Re: Re: Thoroughbreds

[CSimmons99@aol.com]

NATRC did a study years ago of their top six placings at all rides for three
years.  There was not a breed that out did any other.  The stats compiled
showed 15.1 or less and 1000 pounds or less as the biggest factor in
soundness/placings.

I realize NATRC is a different game entirely but this is just a FYI comment. 

I'd hate to quote Deb Bennett incorrectly but I faintly remember ready
something she wrote stating at least a cannon bone of 7" for a 1000# horse
(and 8" being even better).

I think the stats were trying to say if you get to big a horse or to much
length of cannon bone you may compromise soundness over the multitude of miles
regardless of breed.   Cindy