>
> Personally - as just a general horse owner - conformation rates way higher than any color impurities.
>
>
> Here is what the standard says:
> "Color impurities in the mane and tail are undesirable and excessive
> deviation from white or flaxen will be judged as negative and strongly
> discouraged for breeding animals."
>
> What is "excessive" and are hers excessive? I don't know - excessive seems to be such a vague term and I haven't seen any photos of her. Maybe a few of the breeders will be able to jump on here and give you a better idea.
>
> As to the leg markings - it sounds like she only has one, correct? While leg markings are not desirable - one leg marking is not penalized.
> "Leg markings are not desirable: One white leg will not be penalized,
> two white legs will result in a one point deduction, three white legs
> will result in a two point deduction, and horses with four white legs
> or white above the knees or hocks will be strongly discouraged from
> breeding."
>
> I think if you like her and she has good conformation and even breeding her at this point is a "maybe" at best - I wouldn't turn her down just because of the few things you describe. Now if you were buying her with the intent of using her as a broodmare as one of her main "jobs" then those things may weigh heavier.
>
> Jessie in KY
>
> www.jessicahaviland.com
>
Very good points, I think. But as far as "white legs" are they saying stockings, socks, coronets, or what?? Is this clarified at all?
If considering breeding this filly at a future date, zi would say to look at the parents and grandparents if at all possible, and see how much white they have. Maybe that can give you an idea as far as the dominance of any white markings. If possible, as your filly is growing up, that would be a good time to research the markings on other horses in her pedigree, also, plus conformation and temperament. You will have plenty of time in which to do this, before she is breeding age.
That way you will be making a researched and informed decision.
Best Wishes!
~Val in Ohio~
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