>Does a thin horse have a ewe neck? It may appear to have one due to lack of flesh, but a true ewe neck is skeletal, not muscle or fat-based. > >Does a fat horse not have a ewe neck?
A horse of any weight may have a ewe neck. > >What is "upside down"? A neck in which the skeletal conformation gives the appearance of over-development of the brachiocephalic muscle (which may or may not be combined with ACTUAL over-development of that muscle!) >How do you determine "upside down"? How is it recognized? Usually by a slight dip in front of the withers. That lets you know it's a true skeletal ewe neck, as opposed to one caused through incorrect feeding or training. > >What do you look for, specifically? I've attached a couple of photos which should be helpful. > Mic Mic (Michelle) Rushen ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Solva Icelandic Horses and DeMeulenkamp Sweet Itch Rugs: www.solva-icelandics.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Si hoc legere scis nimium eruditionis habes"
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