Cob hindquarters - improve with work?

[dorito]

There's a sweet looking little cob being advertised that looks a nice sort, except that from behind his quarters look surprisingly narrow in relation to the rest of him, and he's sort of got a little channel between 2 rather slabby looking buttocks, I know that sounds a bit weird but only way I can describe it. It doesn't look like a fat channel BTW as his weight looks ok. Side on he looks ok.
He's only 6 and not done masses, just wondering if he'd get a nicer, rounder more substantial looking hind end with correct work?
thanks all

 

[BillyBob-Sleigh]

Sounds like he has poverty lines. Could be lack of muscle/weight, should easily be rectified unless there's an underlying problem. Get him vetted if you're keen enough to buy.

 

[mrogers]

some horses do naturally have weak back ends due to conformation, some will also have cow hocks. You can improve it with lots of hillwork and transitions

 

[Miss L Toe]

some horses do naturally have weak back ends due to conformation, some will also have cow hocks. You can improve it with lots of hillwork and transitions

^^^^ yes, if you like him but have him vetted as he may have a problem, it may take 1-2 years to build him up, he may not be any good for show jumping , dressage or or driving, ie happy hacker

 

[vicksey]

My cob is a little cow hocked, physio last year said he was a little stiff behind and have us some things to work on. One year later, when she came back out she saw such a difference. He will always be a little cow hocked but it has never hindered his work, its just his conformation, but there can be things you can do to help to prevent problems.

 

[Dovorian]

I had a similar problem with a big ID, it did take 2 years but in the end he was competing County level WH/MWT SH. Slow, slow work is the key, mooch as much as you like on the flat but find a hill and engage the quarters, you will be pleased with the result.