"low back horses"

[the whip]

I personnally feel as a breeder and exhibitor that low back horses are
distasteful. But, I understand that they are out there. With, the ASHA
allowing for a 25% count off in judgeing; WHY ARE THEY STILL BEING
SHOWN knowing their is such a sever penalty from the get go.

[Pat Johnson aka magic]

What are people supposed to do with them? If a horse is low backed
but still useable I see no reason why they shouldn't be shown. Yes, I
agree that we shouldn't breed for them but I am not going to put one
down or send it to slaughter just because it happens to be born with a
low back. There are some very nice horses that have low backs but
there are also a lot with other faults as well. I would rather have a
great low backed horse than a crappy horse with a straight back. A
ribbon isn't the only reason people show and severly penalized is
different in everyone's mind.

[Watcher]

I agree totally. And over the years have noticed that low back horses
are often brilliant performers. In fact the same applies in
Thoroughbreds - quite a number I have seen have been low backed but my
word what wonderful horses they are to ride. Though it doesn't look
nice, it feels great!!! Certainly low backs are not a good advert
for our breed in this world of image over everything, but does it
bother the horses?!?!? Are they in difficulty with having a low back
- none I have encountered in other breeds seem to be bothered at all.


On Dec 18, 12:51 am, Pat Johnson aka magic <patjohnsonma...@gmail.com>
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