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Quote:No, in order to breed a decent working horse you have to be aware that there are more attributes than looks and if the horse looks good but can't work is completely worthless



I'm not talking about horses that look good but can't work. You're grabbing for the extreme end of scale to make your point. I don't care for horses that look good and can't perform, either.


Why did you chop off half the sentence? the final part is the most important one.

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No, I do not. I stated that there was no reason to sacrifice eye appeal for performance ability - and it's obvious to me that is what people are doing.


Yes you do, FTFOTB, you're confusing cause with consequence.

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Oh, I realize that horses with bad conformation can overcome it with heart and training. BLM mustangs that have been trained to be winning working cowhorses proves that one. I emphasize eye appeal because I believe there's no reason to sacrifice it in favor of performance ability. It's possible to have both. I can show you examples of top performance horses with flawed conformation that allow them to win, if you'd like.


I know of one BLM mustang who ranked like 21st in the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity, which is QUITE different from winning. And I'm not dismissing that horse's HUGE achievement in any way, but if you are implying a good trainer can win at NRCHA or NCHA events riding any mutt then I guess I've been wasting my time discussing with you.