Offspring 1998
Métall showed a uniform collection of foals. They are well developed, are in more than sufficient rectangular model and are appealing. The head is expressive. The poll and neck have good length. The neck is sometimes a little deep but is more than sufficiently muscled in the topline and is carried well. The wither is sufficiently developed. The shoulder has good length and placement. The foals drop off a little after the wither. The muscling of the back/loin formation is more than sufficient. The sloping, well-muscled croup should be a little longer. The well-developed hamstring should be longer. The foreleg has good length but is sometimes a little tight. The hindleg is angled.
The walk has sufficient scope and suppleness. The foals have an active trot with good carriage. The foreleg is used well. The hindleg is brought under the body sufficiently. The foals don"t jump into the canter easily. They tense in the canter.
One of the picked foals died before the inspection.
In general the quality of the mares was good.
Shown 18 foals out of 71 breedings.