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Jean Ernest wrote: > > My main riding horse is Bjorken, 15-2, who I raised. Gelded at 11 months > but not weaned until 14 months, maybe he grew taller than he would have if > he hadn't been gelded until 2 or 3 and weaned much earlier. I've heard that the long bones of geldings grow more than those of stallions and mares. I don't know if there have been any studies regarding this. > He suits me just fine. Great horses come in packages of all sizes. > Lisa said we looked real good when I was riding Adel in the lesson last > Friday. Good for you! We have "big" horses here also, of the warmblood/thoroughbred variety. I am constantly amazed at how well taller and larger people look on fjords. It's just one of the reasons we really love 'em. Beth Starfire Farm