Dishing

[Nuttymanxmare]

Quick question would you buy a horse that dished or would it be a definate no no?

Thoughts please on a postcard

 

[annaellie]

If it was for showing then no but anything else yes in my experance dishing is not a problem and can even look better the more the horse gets fitter.

 

[loobylu]

Yes, unless I was planning on doing alot of showing. Would it be an issue in higher level dressage I wonder? My mare dishes slightly but causes her no problems. If he had no leg problems then yes I would.

 

[the watcher]

I would, I have..as she gets stronger she is doing it less, we are aiming at WH local up to county level and lower level dressage..I accept she might be dropped a place or two for it

 

[Fairynuff]

I would but it would depend on what I wanted to do with him. Its a no no for showing although its accepted in some breeds. Mairi.

 

[jj87]

IMO i wouldnt but then im into showing. I think its a personal oppinion.

 

[johnsongreyhorse]

I would and have, my Andy gelding dishes quite alot!!!

 

[Blackhawk]

I have an Andy who does, so yes

 

[Partoow]

'dishing' is usually due to conformation fault in the forelegs and feet. A a good farrier can sometimes help in rebalancing the feet which can recuce the'dish'. Schooling and development of the way of going can also improve the 'swinging'. So the answer is dont ignor a good horse for the sake of a minor problem Your vet at vetting will also be able to give you a really good idea of the 'fit for purpose' obviously movment that is not straight will load the limbs unequally this will make more wear and tear on the joints so what and how much work you want the horse to do will determine what the long term prognosis will be.

 

[Nuttymanxmare]

Wow thanks for the info guys much appreciated...

I wont be doing any showing.

Only low level dressage hopefully and maybe some jumping.

 

[piaffe]

My Spanish man dishes.It gets worse when he gets excited, I can see his hoof out of the corner of my eye when he really gets going! LOL

 

[Weezy]

Depends on the severity, but as a rule it would never put me off!

 

[Nuttymanxmare]

Sounds promising I suppose the best thing I can do is go and see him

 

[Madam_max]

Corroy dishes, nothing she can't do, apparently a lot of horses that dish are good jumpers. Corroy has won county level shows. You can help with riding etc.

 

[Patches]

I always thought that dishing wasn't that bad, even in dressage, as long as the foot falls were straight...meaning no matter where the leg swings in the stride...so long as back foot and front foot falls are in a straight line, it's not so bad?

Possibly just spiel I've been fed though! LOL

My friend's old horse was legs swinging everywhere when she trotted up the field, bless her. She wasn't a young horse and had never been lame in the time she owned her. Bit of a fruitcake...but nothing to do with dishing.

 

[KatB]

As log as it puts down straight, not a problem. Most vets are of the same opinion.

 

[piebaldsparkle]

If its quite young, its action may get better as it matures and muscles - My mare did (still dishes on corners, but hardly at all in straight line).

 

[Kelly1982]

As long as the horse was up to the job then dishing really wouldn't bother me!!!