Base narrow (stands close) behind

[Janetterose]

Anyone know the implications of this?

 

[Chico Mio]

In what way? I know what it means conformation wise but what would you like to know?

 

[Bosworth]

it all depends on age of the horse. If it is only a youngster - say 3 or under it may well come out as the pectoral muscles develop so I would not be worried in a youngster at all.


If I was looking at a mature horse 5 or older with developed musculature then there will be problems with brushing, catching the legs, treading on shoes and ripping them off as well as possible joint problems as the angles of the legs cause pressure through the joints

 

[Chico Mio]

Also, horses with this conformation are those most likely to 'plait'.

 

[Janetterose]

sorry should have said base narrow behind

 

[Bosworth]

Base narrow behind again depends on age, how old is the horse., a youngster will wider out as the muscles develop.

 

[Janetterose]

she is a yearling
seems to be a mixture of base narrow and cow hocked

 

[Tiffany]

Now that you've said she's a yearling she could well change as she gets older and her muscles develop. Any piccies of her?