GRADING
Page Update: 1st July 2008
We prepare horses for their grading, whether it be mares or stallions.
What is grading?
THE various
breed societies such as the SHB(GB), BWBS, BHHS, etc. have specific
criteria to help maintain high breeding standards and impeccable blood
lines. Such specifics that are taken into consideration are conformation,
pedigree, ability and "personal" qualities such as temperament
that a horse will pass to its progeny. A horse has to fulfill these
criteria and also show off its talents or potential for its chosen equestrian
sphere be it dressage or show jumping. Horses have an extensive
veterinary examination prior to the day of the grading.
A
GRADING day will typically involve a trot up and then jumping
(loose-jumping for 2/3 year olds, under saddle for 4 year olds and over)
or the performance of a short test for the potential dressage horse. So a horse is judged not only on its physcial make-up (i.e. checking it is conformationally accurate and sound) but also its manner, attitude and behaviour (i.e. a good temperament to breed from); style and technique are also taken into account.
A Horse we are preparing for Grading
THIS horse is developing well physically and we are pleased with the progress he is making.
OVER this single pole we would like to see Jazz have a little more shoulder lift but that will come as he continues to strength and have gridwork to improve his athleticism. |
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NOTHING we build for this horse to jump seems to phase him.
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LOOK at the point of take-off; this width which Jazz has negotiated combined with its height is truly encouraging with regard to his future talent under saddle. Further gymnatic jumping exercises will see those forelegs fold together.
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