Re: RC: Conformation flaws that are "Deal Breakers"

[Lif Strand <fasterhorses@gilanet.com>]

At 01:18 PM 10/1/00, Sheila wrote:
>She is not only calf kneed, but has a wide open loin

Hi Sheila - what do you mean by a wide open loin?

>weak into the crouper
How is this determined, i.e. what are the signs in general and specifically 
with the horse Kimberly sent the photo of?

>her hocks are too small.
How is this measured?

Do you think that a horse that is conformed well for dressage wouldn't make 
a good endurance horse and visa versa because of conformation conflicts?

Thanks!  Lif


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