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I do think it's okay to make money with performance horses, even if their conformation isn't perfect or if they don't measure up to Mixer's painting. Unless the "non perfect" conformation means they are crippled (or deaf, I still can't get over that) or look like bad arabians.


I think that's where the debate comes in...Arabians have a breed standard...and there IS an uproar when a horse who doesn't meet the standard wins. You can't help some judges.

There is no unified standard for quarter horses.

Like I said, I think High Brow Cat IS a nice horse. I think there are some REALLY nice halter QHs...there are some gorgeous HUS quarter horses (that actually look like QHs), and nope, no problems making money at it. I only wish I could make some money off horse shows. Well, more than $12 anyway.

But as long as there is no standard...I guess there will be subjectivity as to what a "flaw" is.