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That is cruel - horse clearly obese (in an odd way) and over muscled probably from the feeding of cow nuts and/or some other protein supplement.
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Nope, honestly, that's just how they are. Google QH halter and you'll see what I mean.
Sorry, I'm a late-comer to this discussion but I just wanted to add that if anyone is interested on learning more about this type of horse there is an interesting website - http://www.bringinglighttohypp.org
The first thing I noticed was the HYPP N/H, and even though I know nothing about QHs I wouldn't touch a horse like that with a bargepole despite it's "impressive" muscling (excuse the pun).
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The first thing I noticed was the HYPP N/H......... I wouldn't touch a horse like that with a bargepole despite it's "impressive" muscling
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I do have a couple Impressive horses, however they are N/N and I wouldn't ever consider buying one or breeding to one with N/H.
This should have been knocked on the head by AQHA years ago! It is something which I find intolerable and just cannot understand why these people continue to breed purely because of money.