--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > but i think the biggest factor might be the rider's ability to balance well and make stjarni's life easy; the "well-packed, well- fitted backpack model" :) > --vicka
----------------Vicka, you hit on a few really, really important things when it comes to carrying weight. I think balance, length of ride and terrain make a huge difference in this subject. I think a 100 lb rider who bounces and twists on the horse's back may be just as bad, if not worse, than a 200 lb rider who rides very balanced and quiet. That's something well worth noting... Dawn Bruin-Slot
