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Burn n' Turn Reg. Dec 2011	Posted 2016-08-05 11:21 PM Subject: How tall are your barrel horses?
Elite Veteran Posts: 747	So I'm in the market for a new horse, and I'm running into issues when looking for what height I need. I am 6ft, so I know I need one on the taller side. My current horse is 15.3 but I have been on a few 14.3 horses and some I looked big on while the stockier ones I was told I fit well. Should I focus on finding something tall to fit me, or do I look more at their build and if they would be able to carry me regardless of their height?
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streakysox Reg. Jul 2008	Posted 2016-08-05 11:39 PM Subject: RE: How tall are your barrel horses?
Take a Picture Posts: 12842	Personally, I don't think that height makes that much difference. Sherry Cervi's horse is about 14-2, 14-3 and she looks pretty tall. I don't think that Lisa Lockhart's horse is real tall. I have tall horses and I don't think they are any better or worse. To me you need to have a horse that fits your style and gets the job done. That is the right horse.
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GLP Reg. Oct 2013	Posted 2016-08-06 7:34 AM Subject: RE: How tall are your barrel horses?
I just read the headlines Posts: 4483	We have won on all sizes, from 14.3 to a true 17 h mare. We measured her at the vet's because he thought was 17 and we thought 16.2. We were wrong.
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OhMax Reg. Feb 2013	Posted 2016-08-06 8:11 AM Subject: RE: How tall are your barrel horses?
Married to a Louie Lover Posts: 3303	I'm 5'9-5'10 and 165-170. My big horse is 15.2 and my little horse is 14.1. I have to be more aware of my position in the turns since I am tall i can throw my little horse off or bring him back over into a barrel way easier than on my big horse. We just started hitting the 1d last weekend.
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Southtxponygirl Reg. Nov 2006	Posted 2016-08-06 9:03 AM Subject: RE: How tall are your barrel horses?
A Somebody to Everybody Posts: 41354 Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas	You need to get whats comfortable for you, I have seen shorter horses carry a taller person real well, as long as your a balance rider, but if your on the heavy side I would make sure they are build to carry a heaver person. Edited by Southtxponygirl 2016-08-06 2:29 PM
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wyoming barrel racer Reg. Apr 2006	Posted 2016-08-06 2:06 PM Subject: RE: How tall are your barrel horses?
Neat Freak Posts: 11216 Location: Wonderful Wyoming	I'm 5'2" and have ran horses 14.3-15.3. I prefer that 15.1-15.2. They just feel right.
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BarrelRacing4Christ Reg. Sep 2010	Posted 2016-08-06 3:45 PM Subject: RE: How tall are your barrel horses?
Ms. Marine Posts: 4641 Location: Texas	I have one mare that's 14.3hh and another that's 16.2hh.
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DPentland Reg. Jun 2015	Posted 2016-08-06 4:02 PM Subject: RE: How tall are your barrel horses?
Member Posts: 36 Location: BRITISH COLUMBIA CANADA	I am 5'9 and my current horse is 14.1hh. I think it is more about finding the horse that suits you not how tall they are. That being said do make sure that the horse is built to carry you comfortably.
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