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Originally Posted by prudery
Actually, all riding is dressage in theory . With Tbreds, the downhill look is definately not dressage material, but there are plenty of uphill guys . The big issue with the Tbred is whether they have a strong back, loins and the patience required . I watched the Magnum Arab guy video . Lovely elastic horse, but in halter classes don't they have to stand square ??? He doesn't behind .
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Well, they show the Arabs differently. They show them as being more saddle horse type. They want them standing with their hind end out from under them a bit like the Saddlebreds and the Walkers. See, in all three of these breeds, a strong short back, and strong croup are highly desirable. Thus, the standing of their hind legs out behind them gives them the appearance of having a flatter croup. With these breeds, as I'm sure you know, a flatter croup, and a short, strong back is desirable because a flat croup puts the withers higher than the croup. This way, it is easier for them to rock their weight back to thier hind end and lift their shoulders higher. It is then easier for the animal to lift his legs up higher resulting in more action. Magmun Psyche really didn't have to stand out like that to see what a fantastic croup he has.