Bargain Horses--Are They Really A Bargain?
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- bluedog
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» bluedog - conformation
This is basically a well written article. The only thing I noticed missing is the prospective buyer needs to know basic conformation (both good & bad) before seriously shopping for his or her new equine buddy. We who have had horses or have worked in horse related businesses, will be the first to remind anyone horse shopping that good conformation is as important as a good disposition. A good conformation will insure your horse leads a long & hopefully vet free life. This in turn will mean that you as the proud owner will have enough money in the checking account to keep Thunder in carrots & new shoes.-- posted by bluedog
» Lori - Conformation
You're right. Unless you are paying huge $$$ most horses would never make the "picture" books for their perfect conformation.Depending on the usage of the horse some conformation faults can be overlooked or corrected through shoeing, muscle development training etc.
I still would take a slighlty cow-hocked horse with a great personality to a sour, rear-and- flip horse with perfect confirmation anyday.
Lori
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