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I know what you mean, I have seen some of those really ewe necked, long backed horses too. Definitely not what I would look for in any horse, but it doesn't seem to be viewed as a fault in that breed (I could be wrong....I just got that impression). But I have also seen some really beautiful ones too with great conformation. Guess it just depends...

 

Lysane

steelsidedown@xxxxxxx wrote:

Well, I had the same thought about the breed (Tekes being the perfect endruance breed or arab cross), so I investigated. Went to a farm several hours away to look at a stallion for my retired endurance mare.

What I found....Tall, ewe necked, thin bodied, crooked legs, and big platter feet (the useless TB type). I felt not one horse on the farm could complete a 25.

Yes this was only one farm, but none of the mares were closely related or related to the stallion. The majority were imported.

My conclusion there is a good reason its a rare breed! But thats just my opinion after visiting one farm -- I'll stick with purebreds!

Jen
(favors QH looking arabs)

---- Lysane Cree wrote:
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> /It is kind of funny that there is this very same discussion on my Akhal-Teke
> /(AT) e-list, only it's Arabs vs Tekes. I like to
> /think of AT's and Barbs as the "other" dessert breeds.
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> I looked at the Akhal-Teke breed a couple of years ago when I was in between horses...it was primarily the cost that kept me away. Many were over $25,000 U.S.. I understand that they have to be shipped from overseas and the breed itself is rare, but it was just beyond my means. Seemed like they would be a great breed for endurance, if they were more affordable.
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