on the ilium and femur sides (maximum stability in coiling the rear spring) and a more length from point of hip to stifle protrusion (adding the ability to jump from a more open stride, like we see in top speed horses and eventers).
Stifle placement – Naturally, his
stifle is well below sheath level for the scope required at the upper levels of his sport. Pillar of support – Due to
the horse’s stance we will have to adapt our observations. The yellow line shows where the top of the pillar would emerge if he were standing with his right front just slightly further ahead. It is in front of the withers by a sufficient amount so as to add some lightness to the forehand. If it were further ahead of the withers, he would be even lighter on the forehand. The red line shows where the bottom of the pillar is,
but, if he was standing just a bit more forward with the right front, it would meet the yellow line and emerge into
the rear quarter of his hoof. Humerus – His humerus is of
average length and of a fairly steep rise from elbow to point of shoulder, which adds to lightness of the forehand as well as quickness of the front legs over a jump.
Base of neck – His base of neck
is well above the resultant high point of shoulder, adding even more lightness to the forehand. Additionally – I suspect that he has an incredible range of motion to his scapula and that the reason he wears the breast
plate is that he pushes the saddle back with his scapula without it on.
Judy Wardrope has researched conformation for 30 years and has written three books on the subject (the most recent, an e-book). She travels world-wide giving conformation clinics, analyzes individual horses based on photos and gives breeding consultations. Learn more at
www.jwequine.com.
66 November/December 2018
Judy Wardrope
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