Jackie
Weanling
Sweet Sulphurs Sassy Lassy
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Post by Jackie on Sept 15, 2010 23:15:20 GMT -5
How long will she grow? How big of a rider can she carry?
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Post by DianneC on Sept 15, 2010 23:48:38 GMT -5
At five she is close to being done growing, she may grow another inch. General rule is that a horse carries 20% of its body weight, including saddle. After that the horse's heart and breathing rate goes up and the soreness in their legs is much higher after a day's ride. Not sure what she weighs, close to a 1,000 pounds is my guess. So about 200 pounds or 170 pounds and a 30# saddle. Here is the article www.horsesciencenews.com/35/how-much-weight-can-a-horse-carry |
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Post by rodeovixxen on Sept 20, 2010 10:18:02 GMT -5
Just an update. I sold Mesa yesterday  Dianne, I will send you a email and give her new owners info tonight |
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Post by sbutter on Sept 20, 2010 15:28:09 GMT -5
Is she staying in your state or is she moving somewhere else? I hope the best for that nice mare.
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Post by rodeovixxen on Sept 20, 2010 16:55:43 GMT -5
She is staying here in Cali. The girl that bought her is young, she lives in ventura county, so it will be a lot like Washington for her. She will be on a big 1500 acre ranch, lucky horse!
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Post by Michelle Clarke on Sept 20, 2010 20:50:45 GMT -5
I know you have mixed feelings, but congrats on finding a good home for her!
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Post by rodeovixxen on Sept 21, 2010 9:45:03 GMT -5
Thanks Michelle, this is very hard for me. But she will be close and I can drop in all too see her. My room mate is delivering her tomorrow so he will look around for me and make sure everything is good.
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Post by DianneC on Sept 21, 2010 13:29:35 GMT -5
Cool, just what a good horse should have! Thanks for keeping me in the loop CJ, I love knowing where all the "kids" are.
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