--- Robyn Hood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >I do think that the KMSH people allow evaluation > tapes > >of gaiting in hand, I wonder if there are some kind > of > >standards? > > What kind of evaluation process do they have with > KMSH?
I don't think they have an evaluation process like they have for breeding in Icelandics. I think the registration process is really like a "certification" to be able to breed. I can register my filly temporarily by showing that her parents are both certified, but I cannot permanently register her unless she is certified, and that requires a video or examiners coming out and watching her. They must demonstrate gait to be certified. I am still trying to figure out what will happen because I'm not riding her until she is older. I guess it will be ok, but they cannot breed until they are certified. Is the evaluation > done primarily to evaluate gait? Do they also > evaluate conformation? I think it's a big part, reading the video requirements, it seems like it focuses on gait. They want to see close ups of the shoes because only keg shoes or no shoes are allowed. You do have to show the horse standing from all sides, a good view of the back legs. They do have guidelines for conformation, noting that problems such as extreme sickle hocks or cow hocks are not desirable, among other things. They do have a list of desire able conformation traits. Really, the whole video thing is kind of intimidating because I have never done it. I'm sure there will be someone around to help when I am finally ready, maybe it would be easier to have examiners come out. What > about the TWH? Peruvian, Paso Finos? > I don't have any idea about any of them. Kim
