Myotto
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Hi. I have a 10 year old Belgian warmblood gelding that I bought 3 years ago to do some dressage on.
He is a nice enough mover but he is a bit short striding, particularly behind. He was fully vetted when I bought him, and he's had lots of vet and physio checks, and a professionally fitted Fairfax saddle since I've had him, so we don't think it's due to a physical/pain/tack issue. He is also the same when ridden by a professional.
He does have a mild hock arthritis which is medicated when needed and the only other problem he has is EMS and an extremely sensitive gut. He's a very laid back horse to ride and the general conclusion is that it's just him and how he's put together. He comes from very good jumping lines (Parco) and that was his main job until he was 7.
I just wondered if anyone had any similar experience. I've attached a picture of him from the side.
Please be kind. I'm looking for people's thoughts not a critique of my beautiful, beloved horse!
![Divo Side Profile.jpg Divo Side Profile.jpg](https://horseandhound-data.community.forum/attachments/98/98043-4d7213ac1735877735f1b061270622d3.jpg)
He is a nice enough mover but he is a bit short striding, particularly behind. He was fully vetted when I bought him, and he's had lots of vet and physio checks, and a professionally fitted Fairfax saddle since I've had him, so we don't think it's due to a physical/pain/tack issue. He is also the same when ridden by a professional.
He does have a mild hock arthritis which is medicated when needed and the only other problem he has is EMS and an extremely sensitive gut. He's a very laid back horse to ride and the general conclusion is that it's just him and how he's put together. He comes from very good jumping lines (Parco) and that was his main job until he was 7.
I just wondered if anyone had any similar experience. I've attached a picture of him from the side.
Please be kind. I'm looking for people's thoughts not a critique of my beautiful, beloved horse!
![Divo Side Profile.jpg Divo Side Profile.jpg](https://horseandhound-data.community.forum/attachments/98/98043-4d7213ac1735877735f1b061270622d3.jpg)