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padebelle
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posted 08-16-2002 09:03 AM           Edit/Delete Message
i grew up raising quarter horses and later arabians..after i left home i wasnt on a horse in years..did the marriage thing, kids ect. i am now very, very overweight but woild love to be able to ride again..i was wondering if anyone knew a specifc breed that would be better at carrying a heavy load...maybe a cross breed with a draft horse..also must have a smooth gait..and gentle disposition.thanks

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Pauline
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posted 08-18-2002 10:25 AM           Edit/Delete Message
Well, you have many to choose from, like the Oberlander, Belgian, Suffolk, Percheron, Haflinger, Shire, and Clydsedale, although the latter I wouldn't think so much a smooth ride, but who knows. Yrs ago, there was the Friesian, but now they are making the horse more finer, leaner, and taller than in Medieval times, so I wouldn't think along that line as well as the fact they're a dressage/ more expensive horse as well. Yeah, I did the family thing too, and miss riding, esp in the fall with the leaves changing and the cool crisp air in one's face. Was fun when you got a group together and went out all day too. Best wishes on finding a buddy again. Happy trails!

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dlava99
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posted 09-20-2002 03:26 AM           Edit/Delete Message
Hi
you ever think of getting a buggy or wagon? their also alot of fun to ride and you get the same experience with a horse or horses.

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Chub
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posted 09-26-2002 06:53 PM           Edit/Delete Message
try weight watchers. go walking every afternoon or mornings. Don't eat carbohydrates. in the mean time get a draft horse!!!!!!!

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lassie
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posted 11-19-2002 07:51 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for lassie     Edit/Delete Message
chub sucks
draft or a cross of may work well for you though. look for stong thick legs and good conformation. my freind weighed 230ish and regularly rode her shetland and welsh ponies. i clock in between 140-180 myself and love to ride. what sort of riding do you plan to do? will you keep it at home or away barn chores are a seious calorie burner. look at your lifestyle and eating habits sometimes a slight modifacation can really make drastic changes. i'm a bad nibbler myself but swithced from chips to vegiess we don't even allow junk food in the house. my fiancee is also a big guy 228 right now and proud of his drop oh we're both 5'3" so that is a good bit of weight for our size.

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PetloversinIdaho
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posted 02-08-2003 03:46 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for PetloversinIdaho   Click Here to Email PetloversinIdaho     Edit/Delete Message
Try looking for a morgan quarter horse or a saddlebred. I am a heavy person and that is what I have been riding and they seem to do just fine. Good luck to you.

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Cassie
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posted 05-01-2003 12:48 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Cassie   Click Here to Email Cassie     Edit/Delete Message
I would say it depends on the horse not the breed... I have a registered 6 year old Morgan gelding forsale if you are looking to buy also.. feel free to e-mail for more info and pictures mainiac4ever@hotmail.com

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Jenjen
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posted 05-18-2003 02:21 PM           Edit/Delete Message
Welsh Cob section D! They are short enough to climb on without a ladder and stout enough to carry heavy weights. We genetically weight challanged indivaduals need a horse genetically built to match. No one can deny that an Arab is naturally thinner than a draft breed. It doesn't matter if the draft exercises and eats right - it will still be heaver.

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