anna22
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I am looking at horse with a view to allowing the old donkey (now 19) a bit of a quieter life after next season. Not that this season has been that busy (or successful!! ) but he's a big lad and I would like to not have to rely on him soley... if he's fit and raring to go then I may have 2 to keep me busy
So, I am smitten with one horse, the only thing I can see "wrong" with his conformation is he is a bit long in the pastern in front. He's a tb raced twice as a 5yo (this year) and was rubbish... very sweet temperament etc etc. And totally gorgeous *swoon*
So, basically, what are eventers views on long pasterns? I doubt I'll ever be going into the dizzy height of the "stars" but I would like a crack at Novice one day. I've never had a horse with long pasterns, and I can't recall seeing many ?, but have heard they cope with firm/hard work better but are at an increased risk of soft tissue injuries due to the extra extension that can happen over the fetlock, and are a more comfortable ride? I know conformation isn't everything (esp. tbs!) and for a tb this guy has a very well set neck and good width of shoulder and could easily be mistaken for having a bit of irish in him.
Thoughts and views welcomed, a lovely sunday morning egg and bacon muffin on offer (extra crispy streaky bacon too )
So, I am smitten with one horse, the only thing I can see "wrong" with his conformation is he is a bit long in the pastern in front. He's a tb raced twice as a 5yo (this year) and was rubbish... very sweet temperament etc etc. And totally gorgeous *swoon*
So, basically, what are eventers views on long pasterns? I doubt I'll ever be going into the dizzy height of the "stars" but I would like a crack at Novice one day. I've never had a horse with long pasterns, and I can't recall seeing many ?, but have heard they cope with firm/hard work better but are at an increased risk of soft tissue injuries due to the extra extension that can happen over the fetlock, and are a more comfortable ride? I know conformation isn't everything (esp. tbs!) and for a tb this guy has a very well set neck and good width of shoulder and could easily be mistaken for having a bit of irish in him.
Thoughts and views welcomed, a lovely sunday morning egg and bacon muffin on offer (extra crispy streaky bacon too )
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