Long neck VS short neck performance
 

Hello, I posted an earlier thread that asked advice on a breeding direction. I was asking for a stallion suggestion to compliment my current horse breeding and have rec'd some additional info. I was told if the horse has a short neck it is a barrel prospect and if it has a long neck it is a reining/racing prospect. Is this an accurate statement? I have not heard this advice before.:?

Any horse no matter the discipline can have long or short. It more depends on breed type. What breed were you refering to? I don't get on here all day I haven't seen your posts. Naturally you'd want it to be long but not excessively long. A short neck is a little harder to balence. I read it a while back. Just have to look it up though.
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Oh sorry about that. I was reffering to Quarter Horses.

IMO.....long is best.

I have never seen a horse that was fit with a short heavy neck.

Long = Bad
Short = Bad
Proportionate & Even = Best

I like to be able to see a horse in thirds.

1/3 the head and neck.

1/3 the shoulder back to the hip.

1/3 the hip back.

Now of course, this can not be exact measurements.

Basically a medium size so to speak. It needs to blend in with her. :) usually I look at three sections but I like the over all look.
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Oh yes....those three parts should flow together.

Thanks everyone. I agree ballanced is the best. I have one mare that has a thick neck, but she is stout over all so it does not take away from her overall conformation. (In my oppinion that is)

Average necks are obviously best to balance the horse, but if I had to choose between the two extremes I would choose longer.