can she jump??

[ew1801]

a friend of mine has bought a horse that is back at the knee. ive not had much experience with horses like this. she just wants her as a hacker really but alot of people are saying that is all she will ever do and will never jump. then there are others that say she will.

she is only 3 years old and a lightweight horse.

has anyone ever owned a horse like this and what did you do with it

just out of curiosity

 

[LivingTheDream92]

seems like only time will tell, theres no harm trying and some great jumpers have conformation defects anyway!
one worry is that i know people who see being back at the knee a sign that they could be a bit of a rearer, but that could just be a minority, if she hasnt showed much signs yet then no worries XD

 

[Nathan-And-Hayke]

Depending on the severity, being back at the knee casues strain on tendons, bones and ligaments, so pressure (i.e. jumping) may lead to higher risks of knee chips and bowed tendons.


The below is taken straight from wikipedia

Usually (Now, I wouldn't agree usually, as said before, perhaps higher risk) leads to unsoundness in horses in speed sports. Places excess stress on the knee joint as it overextends at high speeds when loaded with weight. Backward angle causes compression fractures to the front surfaces of the carpals, and may cause ligament injury within knee. Worsens with muscle fatigue as the supporting muscles and ligaments lose their stabilizing function.
Calf-knees weaken the mechanical efficiency of the forearm muscles as they pull across the back of the carpus, so a horse has less power and speed. The tendons and check ligament assume an excess load so the horse is at risk for strain. Often the carpals are small and can’t diffuse the concussion of impact.
The horse should have good shoeing, eliminating LTLH (long-toe, low-heel) syndrome.
Sports that have more hindquarter function, like dressage, or slow moving activities like pleasure riding, are best for this horse.