Page 46 - AABT Results Magazine 2020
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Interesting
Whilst touring Australia with Frank, I thought I would share what I found was very
interesting and useful information that I could use when looking for a future horse to
ride.
Where the withers join the back of the horse, it is the center of gravity for that
horse. If they join in front or behind the center of gravity for the horse, then the
horse will have difficulty with lightening the front end (getting off the forehand).
The top line should look like a soft wave with no disturbance to the flow. Straight
loin areas, dip in front of the withers and high or low tail carriages disturbs the flow
of the top line. All disturbances come with their own restrictions to movement and
comfort.
Note - young growing horses will have a top line disturbance during growth spurts
= croup high for instance but you should always see the wither and where it joins
the back.
Dry joints means that you can see the bone structure of the joints.
Soft Joints mean that you can not see the bone structure inside the joint. The dryer
the joint, the healthier the joint is.
