First: Mare C

This mare exhibits the best overall balance of this group. If divided into thirds, her front, middle, and hind thirds are equal in substance and length. Her back is a little low, without much prominence to her withers, but she’s shorter in her back and stronger through her loin area than the other two mares.

Though not especially feminine, her head is set on her neck at a good angle, and her throatlatch is trim. Her neck is well shaped, being longer on top than on the bottom, and ties in high to her chest, which is desirable for flexibility.

This mare is the most structurally correct here, too. Her hip is strong and well-shaped, having a square appearance. Her front pasterns are adequate in length with angles that match her shoulder angles, which helps her travel smoothly and stay sound. She has a good set to her hocks—they’re neither too straight nor too angled. Though she’d benefit from more muscle tone, her muscling is adequate in substance and well distributed across her body.