Offspring 2004 (foals)
Torino showed a uniform collection of sufficiently developed, tuig type foals that stand sufficiently in rectangular model and that have charm.
The head is expressive. The poll has good shape and length. The neck has good shape but should sometimes be a little longer. The position of the neck is good. The wither is sufficient in length and development. The shoulder has good length and position. The back is shaped and muscled well but sometimes it is a little hollow. The loins have good length and position. The croup has good shape and position. The hamstring is sufficiently long. The stance of the foreleg is correct and it has good length. The pastern is sometimes straight. The hindleg is frequently sickle-hocked. The base is sufficiently developed and shows quality. The shape of the hooves is normal.
The walk has sufficient scope and power. The trot has sufficient suspension and sufficient scope. The action of the foreleg varies from a little flat to much action. The use of the hindleg varies from moderate to sufficient but should generally be more powerful and should be brought further underneath. The foals trot with balance and show self-carriage and rise in the front.
In short: A uniform collection of sufficiently developed tuig type foals that stand in sufficient rectangular model and have refinement and charm. The foals trot with much balance and show self-carriage and rise in the front. The action of the foreleg varies from a little flat to much action. The use of the hindleg varies from moderate to sufficient but should generally be more powerful and should come underneath further.
Shown were ten picked foals and two that were selected by the owner. The foals that were selected by the owner were more convincing in the use of the hindleg.
The quality of the mares was good on average.
Shown: 12 foals out of 34 mares that were bred in 2003.
Terminology used in scoring:
Moderate = five, sufficient = six, more than sufficient = seven, good = 8.