Re: RC: Height in FEI Horses

[CMKSAGEHIL@aol.com]

In a message dated 11/11/99 8:04:25 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
ronbarbara@thegrid.net writes:

<< Perhaps what these larger purebreds have in common as individuals is
 extremely good conformation which is the key to their success in this
 sport.  Barbara Sanches >>

Barbara, I have to agree that WELL-CONFORMED tall horses do well.  But the 
problem as I see it is that there are far fewer well-conformed tall Arabs 
than there are well-conformed medium-sized Arabs.  Breeding for "tall" has 
become a real craze in the Arab industry in recent years, and as Dr. Newell 
pointed out, they frequently get the height from incorrect conformation.  I 
don't see the good tall ones having a particular advantage--the good medium 
ones win, too.  Which just further underscores that people need to look for 
GOOD horses and ignore height--GOOD horses of many heights run up front.

Heidi


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