> > > Why is that happening? Let's think about it and toss it around. >
I think that this might be true of other breeds too. I have seen some incredible performance horses in various disciplines that had poor conformation but good minds. I suspect the mental ability is nearly equal to conformation in determining ability to perform well. That said, I have never really forgotten a lecture I attended a very long time where a veterinarian from the state veterinary college discussed form to function and cited Secretariat as a nearly perfect Thoroughbred race horse, showing photos to prove his point. Nancy
