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Post by curby on Jun 9, 2007 17:40:36 GMT
How much would false curbs (ie normal extension of the bone, not a rupture of the annular ligament) affect a horse in the show ring? And perhaps more importantly, should they affect a horse's placing when they are not a fault (but sometimes difficult to distinguish from true curbs).
Talking of curbs, why are they so frowned upon compared to other conformation faults? I've never seen a horse lame with a curb, but have seen problems caused by a horse being behind at the knee, poor feet etc.
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Post by pavement on Jun 9, 2007 22:47:55 GMT
Never did Ryans Son any harm . Wish i had one half as good, They can be a problem if you ever try to restrict forward movement by bitting or gadgets ,can be painfull then. Most will rear if asked to work forward in this manner, so a good reason to avoid these methods
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Post by pentaran on Jun 10, 2007 12:28:06 GMT
I think a good judge SHOULD be able to recognise the difference, more often than not a horse will have two false curbs whereas he will have one true curb which is seen as a fault. A horse with curby hocks is thought to be predisposed to spavins .
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Post by proudwilliam on Jun 10, 2007 18:49:31 GMT
In hunter classes good limbs are the most important part of the horses confirmation that is why false or worse true curbs are a no no under any circumstance.
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Post by novice on Jun 10, 2007 18:54:14 GMT
Can someone tell me what a curb looks like?? Or a true/false one?? Sorry
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Post by Unaffected on Jun 10, 2007 19:25:45 GMT
I had a welsh cob mare who had false curbs and too be honest they did not affect her in the show ring at all. I think she was put down once and a judge said it was due to her hocks, obviously I knew what she ment. This mare did consistantly well in the show ring at the highest level.
I think it is a fault that is put down more/noticed more in riding horse/hunter etc classes
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Post by curby on Jun 10, 2007 21:52:39 GMT
Thankyou pavement and pentaran, for highlighting some things I hadn't heard of before. Although I'm still not sure why they're put right to the bottom of the line, above other conformation faults of the legs which can also cause lameness. In hunter classes good limbs are the most important part of the horses confirmation that is why false or worse true curbs are a no no under any circumstance. I have a horse (who doesn't show) who has false curbs - the vet says they are not a weakness, don't cause any problems and should not be considered a fault. Is he wrong? (I don't mind if he is, I'd just like to know why they could be considered a fault in showing) I thought the basis of correct conformation was conformation that would produce soundness, longevity, a comfortable ride etc, and finally look attractive.
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