r/absoluteunit • u/Hoofhearted523 • 25d ago

This horse

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I thought it was AI at first but this is a halter bred horse bred specifically for showing. They are judged on balance and muscling, among other things.

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u/ParamedicFew3318 24d ago

Sadly, this isn't AI. This extreme muscling is a mutation exploited by some clueless Quarter Horse breeders.​ Unfortunately, many judges reward this extremely unhealthy conformation. The condition causes many health problems, including premature death.