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.

Conformation description 2003 (02-04 t/m 21-05)
Torino is a well-developed, very tuig type stallion that stands in good rectangular model. The neck has very good length and shape. The hindleg is a little long.
Pedigree information
The keur mare Lianne (s Ganges) is the dam of Torino. She competed in harness a number of times and completed a nice performance test. The basis of this mare line is formed by the ster preferent Keampla (s Gloriant). This is the mare line of multiple champion Silvester-S (s Navigator) who earned a total EUR 25,000 Euros. Through daughters by Marconi, Unitas and Uterp we come to the Ganges daughter Lianne.
Torino descends from Renovo through his sire Jonker and grandfather Ganges. The latter does not as yet have sons or grandsons that are serving the breeding program.
Lianne has produced 3 offspring (3 colts) of which on is a 2nd viewing stallion.
Performance
Torino is an honest, reliable stallion that tenses quickly, which is demonstrated by the way his ears move. He did improve during the last weeks in training. He is very willing to work and drives well.
The walk has sufficient scope but is moderate in power. The stallion has much self-carriage in front of the show cart. He elevates well in the forehand, carries his neck well and comes back in the front. Torino has much to very much action in the foreleg and he extends the foreleg forward much to very much. The use of the hindleg is more than sufficient. The stallion brings the hindleg underneath well but it should bend more. Torino has more than sufficient to much suspension. He goes with much enthusiasm. Torino has more than sufficient to much talent for harness work and gives his rider a very good feeling.
The stallion"s behavior in his stall and while being handled is normal.
There were no veterinary remarks.