Ridecamp: Re: [RC] [RC] [RC] Born to Trot?

 Huge overreach for a
> 14.2 hand horse>
> Same with my 3yo.  Great walk, 2-3 hoof prints of overreach.  >.
>
> -Tamara
>

I am curious if there is any correlation between a just great, long walk and
at least a foot overreach in a baby.....and how they will travel as adults.
I bought a 5 week old filly based on this long walk.....now, at age 3, I
just don't see it.  The legs are still long!  She is half Arab, 15.3.  She
seems to have a very short stride at all gaits, and it certainly isn't lack
of exercise, as she has been regularly exercised on the trail since 6
months.  The other half is Quarter horse, and this definately looks more
like WEstern pleasure type of movement, which would be a disappointment.  Of
course, not ridden yet, so with riding and and shoes in a couple of years,
maybe things will change.  But sure would appreciate comments, especially
toward picking out a baby, and how they move!
Karen


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