Conformation - should hocks be higher than knees?

[Storminateacup]

Just wondering, cant find anything on this ATM in my books . Been looking at horses for sale and seen lots with hocks set higher than knees. True some are 2 and 3 year olds so front end needs to up again, but I always thought "well let down" hocks were best and best for jumping, dressage and against concussion of the joint. Also long willowy hocks lead to a downhill ride, amongst other things.
Can this observation give any idea as to how much further growing will occur in say a youngster that at 2 had hocks and knees level?
Pics if you got them, of then and now, with your young horses.

 

[Paint it Lucky]

I think hocks are always slightly higher than the knees. Never known a horse not like this! The hind cannons are slightly longer so allow the horse to step under itself better.

 

[Storminateacup]

Thanks Paintedlady, an equine artist would certainly know these anatomical details!

 

[Paint it Lucky]

You're welcome. I have spent alot of time staring at horse's conformation so yes I should know!

 

[magic14339]

you want short cannons in front as they are stronger so I would definately say hocks above knees isn't bad