nato
Well-Known Member
Is there a difference?
I'm looking for my next Eventer, and am trying to look for the 'whole package' in terms of conformation and paces - but most importantly for me I need a good, brave jumper with a nice temperament as that's where I am lacking. I don't mind putting in the work on the flat. However some horses I am interested in, I am being advised against them as they are not built as uphill as some pure dressage horses I see - in that they won't be able for more collected movements if they are not uphill in conformation.
As my goal is to event, but I do like dressage, I was wondering if there was a difference in what you're looking for in an Eventer for Dressage vs a pure Dressage horse? I didn't think that the 'uphill' build was as necessary for Eventing.
(Note those that weren't built 'uphill' were not completely downhill either, and have a super jump and paces)
I'm looking for my next Eventer, and am trying to look for the 'whole package' in terms of conformation and paces - but most importantly for me I need a good, brave jumper with a nice temperament as that's where I am lacking. I don't mind putting in the work on the flat. However some horses I am interested in, I am being advised against them as they are not built as uphill as some pure dressage horses I see - in that they won't be able for more collected movements if they are not uphill in conformation.
As my goal is to event, but I do like dressage, I was wondering if there was a difference in what you're looking for in an Eventer for Dressage vs a pure Dressage horse? I didn't think that the 'uphill' build was as necessary for Eventing.
(Note those that weren't built 'uphill' were not completely downhill either, and have a super jump and paces)