Offspring 2000 (foals)
Neckar showed a uniform collection of sufficient to more than sufficiently developed foals. They are riding type and are in sufficient to more than sufficient rectangular model. The foals are butt high.
On the whole the head is expressive. The poll has sufficient length. The neck has sufficient length but is horizontal. The muscling of the neck is sufficient. The wither is well developed and long. The shoulder is generally more than sufficient in length and sufficient in slope. The back is more than sufficient in length and sometimes a little hollow. The muscling of the back is good. The loins are wide, well muscled and well connected. In a few cases the loins are tight. The croup should have more length. The croup is well muscled and has sufficient slope. The hamstring has sufficient length. The foreleg is generally correct. There are several cases of foals that are toed out in front. The hindleg varies from sickle-hocked to straight. In general the base is strong and exudes quality. The walk is pure and has sufficient scope. The trot has good scope. There is sufficient suppleness. The foals generally trot with good use of the foreleg and more than sufficient self-carriage. They jump easily into the canter. The canter has sufficient scope and balance.
No veterinary remarks.
The quality of the mares was good.
Shown: 15 foals out of 45 breedings.