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Subject: Re: need informationon jumper conformation


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Julie
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Date Posted: 11:54:59 04/16/03 Wed
In reply to: larryboy 's message, "need informationon jumper conformation" on 09:14:02 04/15/03 Tue
 >Hello! I am looking for Info on the conformation of
>the jumper, what to look for when purchasing a jumper
>etc. If any one couldhelp that would be very
>apreceited. Thanks.

I am no expert, but I thinkt that people like for a jumper to be built uphill, have a somewhat upright, high headset, (as opposed to a hunter. Also, I think that a somewhat steep croup is more acceptable in jumpers than in other sporthorse conformation. A strong back/ls joint is also very favorable. Although I also think this the following is a conformational fault, I think hind legs that are a little overly straight are preferred to those that are sicle-hocked, as sickle hocks don't hold up to pressure as well. Long, weak pasterns would be a problem. People also like to see some substance of bone on jumpers. Finally, most people hate to see a jumper be back at the knee. I personally think that that fault is most dangerous for racehorses, and upper-level eventing, but that for most low-to intermediate level horses it is not that big of a deal. However, one must consider what the market will accept and potential resale value.
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Re: need informationon jumper conformationlarryboy20:44:09 04/19/03 Sat

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