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The breeding goal of the icelandic horse

for the quality "Neck and shoulders/withers".

The Icelandichorse should have a long, raised and fine neck, with a good bend in the poll. The neck should be well set on the withers, the withers should be high and well made, the shoulders should be sloping.

What are considered faults are mainly
-Eweneck.
-Bad throatlatch, with meat in the throatlatch (thick throat).
-Dip in the neck (hollow neck, a concave curve in upper neck line).
-Low set neck.
-The neck is implanted deep.
-Short neck.
-Low and flat withers.
-Straight shoulders.
-Stiff shoulders.

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