Summary
Bocellies Matteo showd a uniform collection of abundantly harness typical foals who were differently developed and have a good rectangular body shape. They have an attractive look and charisma. When shown the foals could have a slightly more uphill build in the trunk.
Use of the frontleg is generally active and with good scope, but some offspring should have more bend in the knee and more shoulder freedom.
The hindleg has abundant bend and power, but should generally be placed more under the body. The foals show a good neck placement in trot, show sufficient front, but should move more upwards in trot. Foals show a good scope and balance.
Entire report
Bocellies Matteo showed a uniform collection, abundantly harness typical foals who were differently developed and of good rectangular body shape. They have a lot of presence and an attractive look. Judged at standing the body direction could be more uphill.
The head is attractive and of good shape.
The pole is of good length and shape.
The neck is of good shape, length and muscling and generally has a good direction.
The withers are well developed.
The shoulder varies of length and placement.
The back tends to be a little weak.
The loins are of more than sufficient shape and muscling.
The croup is of more than sufficient length and placement.
The hamstrings should averagely be of little more length.
The fundament is correct and of good quality but in some cases could show more bone structure.
The frontleg is correct and of good length.
The pasterns are long and steap.
The hindleg is correct.
The hooves are normal and of good shape and quality.
The walk is active and of good scope, but could show more suppleness.
The use of the front leg is generally active and good scope but could in some cases show more lift and bend in the knee, and could have more shoulder freedom.
The hindleg has abundant bend and power, but should generally be placed more under the body.
Foals have a good placement of the neck in trot and show enough front, but should move more uphill. The foals show a lot of scope and a good balance. The foal that was judged at home is judged more negative in comparison with the report.
Breeding recommendations
The foals of Bocellies Matteo positively stand out with their attractive look and firmness. Bocellies Matteo seems to be a good match with well developed harness typical mares. The stallion can be interesting regarding genetic variation.
Number of covered mares in 2017: 12
Shown foals in 2018: 10
10 foals selected by the KWPN
1 foal was signed of and inspected at home
No foals were selected by the owner
Foals were shown on a pasture.
Quality of the dams was very good.