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Opening the Hip and Lengthening the Leg

This picture shows Lorene Kribs on Quinto XXIV, a 15-year-old Pure Spanish Horse. Lorene has owned Quinto for five years. They are showing Second Level and schooling Third Level.

Looking at this picture, I want to say, “Do not hold back your potential!”

Quinto is a “modern” Spanish horse with the ability to move big and elegantly with a lot of power from behind. He is beautifully presented, and this shows how much thought and effort Lorene puts into every detail.

When zooming into this picture and becoming very critical, one would wish that Quinto would not only be active behind but also lower his croup, show more lift of his shoulders and bring his nose forward slightly

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