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reach of the hind foot under the body in the most forward aspect of his hind leg’s range of motion. Unfortunately, we can’t actually see how far back his scapula has moved, but it is certainly well under the saddle. And he hasn’t even reached the end of the range of motion of the foreleg.


Photo #4 Aside from the visuals of range of motion for the stifle, we can plainly see the room between elbow and ribcage necessary for a full range of motion of the forequarters. We can also visualize how far back the top of his scapula has moved (under the rider’s thigh).


Photo # 5 This is our best view of the LS (the lumbosacral gap just in front of the high point of the croup and functions as the horse’s transmission). It appears to be ideal since a line drawn from the point of one hip to the point of the other would bisect that gap. We can also see that it would be impossible for the horse to lift the knee much higher. The forearm and the humerus would collide if that were the case. We’re also reminded of the importance of the pillar of support as this amount of flexion is within the normal range. Our eye is just not fast enough to see it unless we are looking for it.


Photo #6 With this degree of collection, we can see that the LS is working hard. We can also see that the stifle clears the ribcage. If the stifle were higher (above sheath level) or facing inward instead of outward, this movement would be impossible without some compensating on the horse’s part. Most horses will bring the hocks inward (mistakenly referred to as cow-hocked in most instances) in order to turn the stifles outward. However, the balance needed for a good canter pirouette would be lacking if that were the case.


About Judy: Judy has researched equine conformation for 30 years and has written three books on the subject (the most recent, an e-book). She travels worldwide giving conformation clinics for all disciplines. Judy also analyzes individual horses based on photos and gives breeding consultations. Learn more at www.jwequine.com.


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