Re: CMK again

C.M.Newell (reshan@deyr.ultranet.com)
Sat, 25 Jan 1997 23:00:17 -0500

>> well (there was nothing on earth that could trot like Reign On), EXCEPT
>> for unsoundness. Blown tendons in front kept him from the U.S. Nat'ls
>> and ultimately ended his performance career and put him into stud.
>
>It never ceases to amaze me the willingness of people whose star
>performers break down in their performance careers, to retire these
>horses to the breeding farm. Is it only me that considers this to be an
>irresponsible breeding practice. Why would ANY responsible breeder
>choose to breed an unsound horse?

In the case of any park/EP Arab, I would lay even money that shoeing
practices had a great deal to do with any tendon damage.
--Charlotte

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