Would appreciate opinions. I am looking for a big,
solid, safe trail horse for a friend. I found a nicely trained big boned Appy
gelding, 16h with a great disposition. He is being sold a totally sound, and a
balanced mover. I have only seen photos, and he does appear to move well, and is
very reasonable priced. Side view shot shows him to be a little long backed, but
big feet, nice big legs....he is noticeably sickle hocked in the
rear.
Any ideas how this will impact future soundness or
surefoot-edness?
I know quite a few ARabs are sickle-hocked; is this
considered a serious fault?
