[ SHOWGSD-L ] Fwd: Re: Rich is required
- From: Sara Minsk <ninemaplefarm@xxxxxx>
- To: The List <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:23:35 -0500
>
>
> I am not arguing. But, if someone says that form follows function than I
> would expect the dog to have a function to see if it's form is correct. Why
> is that arguing?
>
> When I bred Arabians I tested them to see if form did follow function. I had
> one filly win a Regional Sport Horse Class in-hand (very correct mover; no
> winging or padding; lots of impulsion which let her track up beautifully and
> round to lift her front). Very correct conformation. I threw her out on the
> trail and did 20-35 mile training rides getting her ready for 50 milers. She
> had fast recoveries; zero metabolic issues; could mentally handle the changes
> in environment; and could trot efficiently for miles. Her form followed her
> function.
>
> I bred another colt (from a showring sire in halter) who was also very
> correct structurally and bio-mechanically. He was a champion in the halter
> ring. Then, to prove that his form was correct I sent him to the racetrack
> where he became a multiple stakes horse; raced barefoot and drug free, and
> stayed sound. That horse retired and became the US Reserve national Endurance
> horse (50-100 miles) in the heavyweight division (carrying 200+ pounds).
>
> My point is that you can't just say form follows function unless you test
> that out. That's the thing with performance...it will show what holes you
> have in your animal either structurally, bio-mechanically, metabolically,
> temperamentally, or in respiration.
>
> Testing function allows one to know if the form is truly correct.
>
> Sara
> On Dec 9, 2011, at 9:04 PM, Joan Fox wrote:
>
>> Sara,
>> I really feel that you are an old soul in a new body.
>> If you want to learn.............. then many people have given you that
>> opportunity.
>> If you want to argue..............then few of us have the time as we are to
>> involved in positive activities for the breed.
>> Joan
>>
>>
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