Thoroughbred Conformation?
I have always adored the TB breed. I have an OTTB named Honey that was badly abused and is no longer sound for riding. I have been looking into getting another TB that I can show with. What should the conformation be like, specifically for jumping? if you have any other interesting TB facts, or stories feel free to share. Oh yeah, and pictures for the conformation would be helpful.
Honey:
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well the thing about good jumpers is it has nothing to do with their conformation. its really about the particular horse. for example: I have an ugly horse. I’ll just say it. hes got ears that are too big, a narrow chest and hes even slightly pigeon-toed. but he is an incredible jumper because he has the will and natural ability. now my friends horse is a quarter horse, also used for halter because he has nearly perfect conformation, would fall over a 4 inch jump because hes just plain clumsy. the more forward horses tend to be bolder over jumps where as the slow sluggish ones tend to be less talented.
about the breed- TBs are hot blooded, so they tend to be a little more high strung and less easy going with other horses, but of course with proper training its not a huge problem. They are harder keepers meaning they need more feed to keep weight on than say a quarter horse. They are a very athletic breed, and are usually great runners, jumpers, and occasionally good dressage horses as well.
Honey is just adorable by the way! and you should be proud of yourself for saving her, that was a very kind thing.
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