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Hidden Meadow Farm
Description Of The Breed
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;) Addy Ribbons (click to enlarge) |
Piggott Xavier Adanac High Point Performance Horse 2002 Ontario Breeders Choice Futurity and Show Ridden by: Cori Hickling Driven by: Brenda Pantling |
;) Addy Side-Saddle (click to enlarge) |
;) Addy Driving (click to enlarge) |
Colour
Most usually black or dark bay. Chestnuts, browns and lighter bays are also found, typically with minimal white markings.Height
The standard is 14 to 16 hands. A sturdy horse with weight proportional to height.Head
Rather short with straight lines, carried high. Ears are set well apart, rather small. The forehead is broad and flat with large eyes set wide apart. The nostrils are very large to allow tremendous air intake and the muzzle is large enough to accommodate the air passage. Cheeks are well developed, firm but not fat.Neck
Fairly arched, medium length, firmly muscled, gracefully attached to head and shoulders.Withers
Lean, clean, slightly raised, long.Shoulders
Long, sloping, well muscled.Back
Strong, well proportioned, broad.Chest
Broad and deep, legs well apart.Quarters
Strong and well muscled. Tail attached rather high, carried well.Legs
Proportionate length, clean cut and elegant yet strong enough to support robust body. Straight, flat bone, large joints, short cannons, strong well defined sloping pasterns, round, sturdy hooves. Legs are sturdy but not coarse, sometimes lightly feathered.Mane/Tail
Both are very long and thick.Movement
Free and vigorous movement, harmonious. Flexible, agile and sure footed. Good natural balance.Temperament
Energetic and spirited without nervousness, calm, docile. Kind and very intelligent.
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Brenda and Geoff Pantling Hidden Meadow Farm RR#1 Orton, Ontario, Canada L0N 1N0 Telephone: 519-855-6498 e-mail: Brenda@canadianhorses.com |