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Quarter Horse Geldings

in looking for overall balance, structural correctness, breed and sex characteristics, and quality and tone of muscling, then relate those things to how they would enhance or limit a horse’s usefulness. A horse can appear a beauty in color and a few traits, but the core components of balance and correct structure are what either makes him a good athlete and performer or what could lead to lack of performance or unsoundness. I look for horses that make the best performers overall, and

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