What is the ideal conformation for a jumper?

Conformation flaws for a jumper?

  • im starting to look at show jumping as the path i want to take with horse riding. And with this i would like to know about anything that could hinder this- like a horse that could not ...show more

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    Ok - well conformation wont actually make or break a jumper - it all boils down to the horses attitude towards jumping and his abilitity but horses with a shorter back and stronger hind quarters are often considered the more desired build for a showjumper. xx

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look for a horse with a nice bascule, one that picks up his feet and rounds his back over the jump. scopy jumpers are good as hey posess the ability to go high. look for a horse that can see the stride aswell. sorry its only little hope it helped though

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