This message is from: Pat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > I am not a breeder yet, but there is only one thing I know of that could > cause widespread co-ordination problems within a breed that is reknown > worldwide for nimbleness and good movement - bad breeders.
I totally agree......the one mare that seemed to have a major tripping problem for me was built very heavy on the front end, her shoulder was short and steep and she had very short pasterns with no angle....standing still she leaned forward. Obviously her stride was short and choppy, uncomfortable to ride. I did not choose this mare, she was not kept as a broodmare, in my opinion she, as they say in the dog world..pet quality. She was sweet, calm and trusting..if spaying wasn't so expensive, she would have been,when she drove she did not trip as much. I think the breast plate kept her up : ) Pat
