2008/5/19 Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: >>>>>>Did they explain why his conformation didn't allow for lift? When they >>>>>>mentioned his >>>>>>shoulders did they explain why they liked his shoulders but didn't like >>>>>>his lack of >>>>>>lift? > > > Oops. Good catch there, Wanda! That's inconsistent on the judge's part, > but very > telling. How can a horse have the desired conformation, but not have the > desired > "action"? The judges should know that conformation DEFINES the action - > knee action or > whatever.
Therefore, the judge should be able to define the horses action by his conformation alone. There wouldn't be a need to chase terrified babies around.... Wanda
