RE: Barrel

["C Eyler" <eyler@mindspring.com>]

But isn't it supposed to be harder for a horse with a big, round barrel to
dissipate heat from it's body core?

Cindy


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rides 2 Far [mailto:rides2far@juno.com]
> Sent: Monday, December 20, 1999 8:23 AM
> To: appyhehehorses@yahoo.com
> Cc: ridecamp@endurance.net
> Subject: RC: Barrel
>
>
>  Question: Is it a huge
> >disadvantage in Endurance for your horse to have a
> >large barral (known as a Hay barrel)??
>
> We had a horse whose stomach looked like a water balloon hanging from a
> stick (his spine).  He'd trot down the trail with it swinging from side
> to side, the vets kept asking when he was due.  He did 1500 miles, all
> 50's except for one 100, middle of the pack. He never had to be treated,
> only one pull for a stone bruise.  He didn't have a layer of fat, just
> had a big belly.
>
> The only problem was that he needed a crupper at all times because the
> saddle would work forward, but on the good side, his belly was so big the
> breast collar was totally unnecessary.  Just consider it extra water
> carrying capacity.
>
> Angie
>
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