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Having legs longer than what fits the body constitutes faulty and unbalanced conformation--whether it is an Arab or any other breed.  Sadly, it is getting to be more and more common in Arabs.

 

However, that isn't the usual cause of high-low syndrome--most common cause is confinement combined with lack of regular trimming.  You can induce high-low syndrome in mustangs by raising them in close confinement and not trimming them regularly, even if it wasn't present in their feral herds.

 

Heidi

Well, my farrier says all Arabians have a “club” foot because their legs are so often longer in relationship to their bodies compared to many other breeds.  Not so sure she really means club but maybe more High/low syndrome.  Not even sure I buy into her thinking but she does a great job shoeing…

 

Jannelle

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