Guess the breed

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meandmyself

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(First of all, this isn't my picture. Saw the link posted on another forum and couldn't believe what breed the horse was. Kinda inspired me to see if I was the only one.)

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So, what breed would you say this horse is? :)

Please don't post if you have the answer. Let people guess for a while. xD
 
Does anyone else think the horse in the second link (bottom pic) looks in pain and extremely stressed. Also in the first link, look at the bands around the hooves, now I've seen this lots especially with the Arab showing over here. But in my opinion if you have to put contraptions onto horses hooves to give them a higher leg action (think of them saying 'ouch that hurts I'm going to pick my foot up quickly') then surely this isn't natural!

If someone has experience on this then please explain I need reassuring that this isn't abuse.

By the way here is my lovely purebred Morgan, she is the typical foundation type. I love her but am going to have to sell her soon :( so I can return to UK. (sorry for overload of pics)
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Ok I've googled a bit and the bands are put on as well as the clenches because the shoe is heavier (so probably not good for the foot then, all that for the sake of rosette!!!!), but wished I hadn't now because Saddle-seat is a whole different ball game. What those poor Tennessee walking horses go through :( Anyway here is a quote from Wikipedia and a link back.

'High action is prized in the saddle seat horse. Therefore, many horses used in saddle seat are allowed to grow longer feet than in other disciplines and are shod with pads and special shoes. While ordinary horseshoes are usually held on with horseshoe nails clinched on the outside wall of the hoof, shoes on high-action breeds are often held in place with a metal band, as well as with clinches, because of their weight. Longer toes and heavier shoes encourage a saddle seat horse to lift its feet and knees higher, or reach them out farther, with more "snap" and flash. Toe length and shoe weight therefore is an often controversial issue among saddle seat competitors. Toe length and, at times, shoe weight, are often measured at sanctioned shows. Pad height is also governed by breed: some breeds and divisions either prohibit pads altogether or only allow minimal pads. Other breeds, such as the American Saddlebred allow a 1-inch wedge pad, while at the extreme, 4-inch "stacks" are seen on certain Tennessee Walking Horses.'

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saddle_seat
 
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