Offspring 2001 (foals)
Roman Nature showed a sufficiently uniform collection of sufficient to well developed, riding type and well muscled foals that stand in more than sufficient rectangular model and that have much appeal. Some of the foals are a little short in the leg. The head is expressive. The poll has good length and shape. The neck has good length, good shape and good muscling. The wither has good length and is well developed. The shoulder has good length but is frequently straight. The back is well formed, wide and well muscled. The loins are well shaped, wide, well muscled and strongly connected. The croup has sufficient length, has good shape, is wide and well muscled. The hamstring has good length. The foreleg is correct. The hindleg is frequently a little sickle hocked. The base is well developed and has much quality. The hooves are shaped well.
The walk is pure and has good scope. The trot has sufficient scope. The foals should show more use of the back. The trot has moderate power. The suspension and balance should be greater. The canter has moderate scope. The foals are a little stiff in the canter and should bend more. One foal that was inspected at home deviated negatively in regards to development from the above picture.
No veterinary remarks.
The quality of the mares was good.
Shown: 17 (+1) foals out of 63 breedings in 2000.