This message is from: "Karl & Jerrie Froelich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I've added the conformation link in the Fjord horse wikipedia article
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fjord_horse#Overview).
I've also added information on eating fjords in holland, during 1944-45, as
related to me by an old dutchman. We say they're versatile!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sarah Clarke" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com>
Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 2:33 PM
Subject: Re: Recognizing the differences - good & bad - in Fjords.
This message is from: Sarah Clarke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Interesting Wikipedia article! Thanks for passing it on. It seems to
treat both downhill and uphill conformation as a fault. As a rider who
primarily is interested in dressage, I prefer a slight uphill
conformation. But I think that maybe in draft or cutting a slight
downhill confers and advantage (draft and cutting folk feel free to chime
in and tell me if this is wrong or right.)
I think that either carried to extreme will result in the problems noted
in the Wikipedia article. I have had some horses (non-Fjord) with the
extreme high wither/uphill conformation and saddle fitting did get very
problematic.
Sarah in Jamul CA - where would you belive that last week we had lows in
the 20's and water pipes froze, now we have high's in the 80's!
ruth bushnell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
"Withers Lower than Croup/Rump High/Downhill Balance [47]
a.. The peak of the croup is higher than the peak of the withers. This
is less desirable than a horse with higher withers.
b.. Uncommon, seen in any breed but especially in Thoroughbreds.
c.. Young horses are usually built this way.
d.. More weight is placed on the forehand, reducing the front-end
agility. Muscles must work harder to lift the forehand, leading to
muscular fatigue. It is difficult to raise the forehand at the base of
a jump for liftoff. At speed, more work of loins, back & front end is
needed to lift the forelimbs.
e.. Increases concussion on the front legs, so the horse is at greater
risk of front-end lameness. Greater jar on the rider.
f.. Tends to throw the saddle & rider toward the shoulders, leading to
chaffing, pressure around withers, & restricted shoulder movement."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equine_conformation
Ruthie, nw mt US
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