Lotyf 0018560

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I was reading through some old Endurance News and came across an article that
Lewis HollanderJr., written in the July 1998 issue about a horse named Miss
Fit.  He said the sire of Miss Fitt was a stud named Lotyf.  I recognized the
stud as the sire to a 14 yr. old mare (Lotyfa 0341924) that I have which I
have been thinking about breeding.  She is the calmest Arab I have ever been
around and also is very big boned.  I got her about 5 years ago in Ohio from a
lady who owned Lotyf.  The problem with the mare is that she has fused rear
hocks and a very cold back and I was told not to do endurance with her.  The
vet said it probably was caused by rapid growth.  I did take her to a
chiropractor and she was much better afterwards. My question is....is the
bloodline good and do you think the hock problem may be genetic.  I don't want
to breed just to have another horse.  I would like to continue a good
bloodline and breeding program but really want to make sure I don't continue a
possible genetic problem.  Thanks.

Phil


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