Thurs. Misc.

One of better horses ever. Montjeu. Look at this conformation. Are those shoulders a tad upright. I've rarely seen that sloping shoulder the conformation experts always mention.

Shorter pasterns(than, e.g. Union Rags). Is it that longer pasterns may be necessary for superstar runners on dirt to permit navigation on a deep surface? Large rear end, large shoulder area, short cannons compared to length of forearm. As always the most important factor making this fellow a great horse likely is breathing ability. With horses the good die young, for reasons unknown. RIP.