Roached Back?

[beenleighford]

Hi, just seen a horse that looks and sounds really nice but he says it has roached back, im not really sure what this is but he says the horse is cheap because of thes. The horse used to race and came straight into eventing and he says is doing well and is ready for 1* next year. i am looking for something that will do a 1* next year but also go on 2* + in a few years. Do you think roached back affects their performance as the fences get bigger and do they cause other problems in the future or get worse? the horseis 6. thanks

 

[beenleighford]

sorry didnt see post below but still feel free 2 comment on whether you think it will effect this horse! thanks

 

[pocomoto]

Bit extreme but you will get the idea!

http://fuglyhorseoftheday.blogspot.com/2007/10/perhaps-camel-saddle-should-come-with.html

 

[merlinsquest]

Good god, makes you wonder how people cant see the problems.... poor horses.