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Post-legged horses are those that do not have sufficient angle to the hock or are too straight. Their hind leg resembles that of a straight up-and-down post. These horses lack flexion in the hock and tend to be rough to ride, hit the ground hard, and lack ability for collection.
See Relating Form to Function: Horse's Rear Legs, Side View for more information.
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