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Hello all,

Anyone know much about conformation?

I dont know much hence asking.

Are these Filly's pasterns a bit long? or more than a bit?
Or normal even? lol

I know pasterns that are a bit long aren't usually an issue if the angle to hoof and shoulder is correct, and the horses purpose is for general purpose riding. Correct hoof care and relevant support usually means a horse is fine and productive.

But for show jumping? or Eventing?

What do you guys think, do you see any reasons in this horses legs that may prevent her from show jumping at a fun level?

Thanks x

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Ok I'm not an expert, there are a few really good cc people on the breeding forum, but I'd say that the length here isn't an issue, but she is quite upright, despite that the pastern hoof axis appears relatively good. Being upright in the pastern will put more strain on the leg to be doing jumping etc at high level, but I'd have thought it would be fine for RC stuff?
 
I can't really tell due to the picture quality (and the fact that I'm not wearing my glasses!) but this is just how it looks to me, bearing in mind I'm more used to dealing with friesians.
The pasterns look quite long, but also rather straight, straight pasterns can lead to wind-galls, as the concussion from movement isn't absorbed. Excessive fast or heavy work can also lead to a higher risk of joint problems and side-bones.
 
hi,my boss used to do alot of driving and many of his horses suffered with ring bone he had cobby types,the vet told him that horses with short pasterns were subseptable to ring bone and horses with slightly longer pasterns were much better at shock absorbing.obviously horses with very long ones with suffer with strain on them.but iv never had any experience with this sort of issue?
 
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