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Tim Y · 04-02-2009, 12:46 PM

Over the years I have seen several studies trying to access how much the rider makes a difference. The true answer is that depends on the situation and there is NO right answer. Want a strength ride, get Pincay. Want a finesse ride, get a Shoe or Bailey. BUT at the max, other than than the true masters of the saddle. it would only be a 10-15% difference maybe, if an apprentice was replaced by MOST journeymen.

A good rider can make a good horse a bit better. But you can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.

04-02-2009, 12:46 PM	#4
Tim Y turf historian Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 6,455	Over the years I have seen several studies trying to access how much the rider makes a difference. The true answer is that depends on the situation and there is NO right answer. Want a strength ride, get Pincay. Want a finesse ride, get a Shoe or Bailey. BUT at the max, other than than the true masters of the saddle. it would only be a 10-15% difference maybe, if an apprentice was replaced by MOST journeymen. A good rider can make a good horse a bit better. But you can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear. __________________ Albert Einstein:"The monotony and solitude of a quiet life stimulates the creative mind." Last edited by Tim Y; 04-02-2009 at 12:48 PM.