This message is from: "Ruth Bushnell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
There are those who have very nice overall
conformation, and they might receive a breeding license, but because they
lack the presence of the special few, they may not be ranked in the top
three. It is most important that the horse gives an overall balanced,
harmonious, impression and a horse that was too high headed would not be
rewarded.
Beth
IT SEEMS TO ME that "high headed" must logically be tied in with the neck,
length, how it is seated and relates to the shoulders, etc. (I'm not taking
exception to anything you've said Beth.. just following the vein of thought)
...and concurring that 'high headed' isn't necessarily an indication of a
spirited or contrived horse.
It is inconceivable to me that anyone would deliberately mold a horse to
carry their head in an unnaturally lowered position, but then I prefer a
horse au naturale. I know, I know... it is done, but wouldn't people look
stupid if they were made to walk around with their chin on their chest?
(akin to binding feet). I can hardly bear to watch what they've done to
QH's.
Ruthie, nw mt, US
