Offspring 2000 (foals)
Obelisk showed an extremely uniform, more than sufficient to well developed collection of foals with much refinement. The foals are very riding type and correct.
The head is expressive, sometimes the ears are a little long. The poll is long and very well formed. The neck has good length, good shape and sufficient muscling. The wither is sufficiently developed and has good length. The shoulder is long and sloping. The back is sufficiently long and well muscled. The loins are a good length and very well connected and muscled. The croup is sufficiently long and has good position and muscling. The hamstring should be a little longer. The stance of the foreleg is correct. Sometimes the pastern is a little long and weak. The hindleg is a little sickle hocked. The legs are well developed. The hooves are frequently a little narrow. The walk is pure, scopey, powerful and moves well through the body. The trot has scope with much impulsion and suppleness. The foals show good self carriage and good use of the hindleg. The foals jump into the canter easily and they show scope, much impulsion and good balance.
Of the two of the foals that were inspected at home, one differed negatively in regards to conformation and movement from the above picture. The other foal fit in with the above picture.
Veterinary remarks: One foal was lame.
The quality of the mares was more than sufficient.
Shown: 13 (+2) foals out of 51 breedings.