Too long a back may affect his movement the, extra length could make it difficult for him to drive deeply under his body with his hind legs. He needs that drive to produce a slow, balanced lope. It should be a strong back one with no emphatic dip or hollow. Judges tend to look for fairly long hips with good set to his hocks. Neither thin nor fat.
Judges dislike a thin pleasure horse, but too much weight can inhibit athletic ability.
Solid, well defined muscles a very big plus. Along with all of these conformation tips, the most important part is the headset. A correctly conformed prospect who is schooled in a proven set of basics will gradually develop a headset that is comfortable and natural for him. It's a position of carriage that complements the horse's conformation and allows him to balance and move smoothly. Please read our Privacy Policy .