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low heeled horses - performance

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Question
hello sir. are low heeled horses bad performers? especially in thoroughbred racing.

Answer
HELLO ROHIT...

They are Not the Best !!
Remember... Everybody is good... till they break down or gets injured !! Fact...

Horses with low heel angles have more stress on their flexor tendons & joints
HAVE to use more knee to break over in stride ( raise their knees higher at breakover point)

Thanks for the question...
Joepaul Meyers,CJF