Since I will be at both the Rolex Kentucky 3-Day Event and the Kentucky Reining Cup, I thought I would give my followers a bit of a challenge to contemplate regarding the two disciplines I will be covering while in Kentucky.
It’s your turn to do the analysis.
As a starting point: What are the mechanics of each job (discipline) and what physical characteristics are required for a horse to excel in each particular discipline?
Which of these horses do you think would be the best eventers and which do you think would be the best reiners?
Which ones are the most athletic? Where would any limitations occur? Are any prone to unsoundness? What level do you think each horse could attain, and in which discipline (or both)?
How would it be if you rated each horse (#1-#6) on a scale of 1 (not competitive) to 10 (international competitor) for each discipline?
Please share your thoughts – as specific as possible – through the comments option.
Good luck.
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Your Turn
Can’t really comment on the reining types but the jumpers
OK learning but here goes
#2 looks like a great dressage type – I like this horse
Uphill – rear triangle even – stifle lower than sheath – pillar of support only just in front of whither – humerous long and well angled – base of neck well above point of shoulder – overall good dressage type
#5 – more jumper type
SHorter in the neck and built down hill
Humerous shorter but well angled – pillar of support well in front of whither – base of neck could be higher – straighter hind leg – overall more jumper tyoe but some areas even for that type that require improvement
Thanks for participating, Michelle!
Let’s see what others think…and I’ll reveal what each horse did after I return from KY.
Thanks ! So how did I go ?