Years ago, at an HOA national meeting, I asked Tom Norush, HOA President, if the smallest Shacklefords could carry a person my size. I was surprised when he told me that as long as the horse was grown even the smallest Shacklefords would have no problem with me.
When I was less knowledgeable about these horses I did not see how a horse the size of this beautiful stallion could carry me. I was wrong. Wanchese carries me as if I weigh no more than saddle blanket.
Wanchese has been carrying adult riders for years now--never a hint of lameness or pain, or even slight discomfort.
Not even once.
There are very few 17 hand Warmbloods who live in stables that can make that claim.
I can attest to his strength..the little fellow is strong...about one horsepower..but that power in this little guy is up there with a much larger horse. And he is not carrying an extra 300-400 lbs.
ReplyDeleteWanchese is smart, strong, gentle, and very very graceful. A Corvette in a beer cart world. -Lloyd