I was just wondering about horses the other day and it struck me that i didn't exactly know what swaybacked meant. I've heard it a lot, but was wondering what it was and maybe if someone could send me a link about it. I want to get a horse in the future and would like some more information on what to get and what to avoid. Thanks in advance!
2006-06-14 16:45:40 · 11 answers · asked by kittygirl 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
A swaybacked horse is a horse with a sway in its back. Instead of having a normal topline, the spine curves downward, sort of "sagging". I don't know about hard work causing this, but it is definitely an issue in older horses. As a horse ages, the muscles in the back sort of relax and expand, which causes that swayback look. This typically happens in horses over 20 yrs of age. It is very obvious and you can easily tell the difference in a swaybacked and a normal horse.
2006-06-15 03:01:11 · answer #1 · answered by flyer82 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a swayback horse is a hourse that has a cruvier, more curcular, back. Usually, horses have a slightly curved back, but a swayback has a curvier back. Swayback horses require a riser pad to be put under the saddle so the saddle is streight and flat on the back and it is not angling upward.
2006-06-16 07:21:30 · answer #2 · answered by jj 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been told that a swayback horse, is one that has been ridden alot and not really taken care of. If you have a ever seen a horse that looks like it has a dent in the middle of it's back. Then you have seen a swayback.
2006-06-14 16:51:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Swaybackeds are more common in older horses. They get "swayedbacks" because of hard riding or a mare (a female horse) having had many babies.
2006-06-15 02:54:56 · answer #4 · answered by Taylor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's a link to an article about swayback that you might find interesting. I hope it helps for you.
2006-06-14 16:50:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A sway back is a horse that has been ridden to early or to hard. The spine "sways" to make them look like they have had a broken spine. The belly is really low and the rest of the animal looks fine. It is abuse to say the least!
2006-06-14 16:50:53 · answer #6 · answered by Jeep Driver 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a swaybacked horse is a mare(a mother horse) who is old and has had many babies. your best bet is to look for a horse that is between 7yrs. and 12yrs old that would be good for a beginner. watchout for horse brokers.
2006-06-14 16:51:41 · answer #7 · answered by dirt 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's a horse that had to carry someone that was too big for them and it bent his back bone.
2006-06-14 16:47:51 · answer #8 · answered by conundrum_dragon 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its like they have a big curve on their back where the saddle goes. i had an arabian once that had it.
2006-06-15 06:38:06 · answer #9 · answered by cbhorsegirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's what happens when you ride a brokeback mountain (sorry, I couldn't resist lol)
2006-06-14 16:47:21 · answer #10 · answered by oaksterdamhippiechick 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋