Ah yes, the wide bodied short legged quarter horse......they definitely are a nice ride & definitely close to the ground. These Friesians use semi draft saddles....they are definitely wide bodied also....just NOT SHORT.

When I first started to ride again at the age of 42, I thought my TB gelding was tall at 15.3. I felt intimidated getting on taller horses to ride. Strange, since I moved here & have been riding so many different horses, riding the 17+ horses feel comfortable....getting me ready for when I finally get my filly moved here. She is Salle Francais TB & is around 17.3.

I never rode a gaited horse before I moved here. They are interesting to ride & nice & smooth, but I still love posting & the canter is my favorite gait.

I was surprised that I felt more comfortable on the large Friesian stallion than I did on the gaited smaller horse.....but those wide horses really are hard on the legs while getting used to them.