Re: RC: long backed arabians

[Laney Humphrey <laneyh@mbay.net>]

Karen,
    I own a 7 yo SW Dawid daughter.  I think the
racing arabs may be selected for slightly longer than average backs, although
Rusty's isn't particularly long.  (She didn't go very fast on the
track either!).  As long as the rest of her is put together well,
I don't think a long back is too much of a drawback.  I don't like
a long back (= weak loin) with a poor rear end and with sickle hocks; that
is asking for trouble.
Laney
guest@endurance.net wrote:

karen schmieding karenschmieding@hotmail.com
I am contemplating the purchase of a five year old SW Dawid daughter.  She
is big boned, large bodied and stands about 15.2(really!)  However, she is
long backed for an arab.  Perfect for a thoroughbred or a quarter horse.
Is a long backed arab that undesirable for endurance?

Thanks for any thoughts!  karen

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