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Zeberz Manor said:
Okay, This is gonna be a LONG one but yeah.  This is my AQHA Mare She is more QH than TB, Although she is tall and lanky like one, She was bred a cow horse, grew up on the moutains for 4 years brought in at 5, training started. she is now 18, and has shoes in the summer to help her front feet, (They are a bit wonky,) She started out as a Trail horse, nobody could really connect with her to do western, english, or anything, she was just a trail horse for 5 years, when i got her i was told she was an AWFUL 4-H horse , and didnt do shit, despite all her training she had with pro trainers, When i got her i intantky saw that her mind was melted and was trained to game awfully. so we begain western, we have come a long way with that, even going to state. Then i begain Jumping/dressage, english riding, We have come a really long way since then, we just jumped a 3ft oxer last night! (Highest we have ever been *-*) , She is a gem and can do anything with the right person to match her personality! She currently works at , Eventing , Horse Gaming(All) , Western Eq and Pleasure, English Hunt Seat and EQ , Ground driving , Trail , Showmanship , In hand trail (Etc etc, theres so much more, i have come a long way with her.) The pictures i show are her in mid-condition, she needs more mucles along her back. other than that hit me with what you got! Her info : Sex : Mare Birth : 2003 Height : 16.1 Breed : AQHA Color : Golden Bay (Shaved)
I think through her body this mare is pretty solid (of course with a need for some more muscle along her topline, but it sounds like you're working on that!), but there is something a little off about her legs to me. Her hooves just seem slightly too far out in front of the rest of her front legs, and in the back she looks a tiny bit sickle hocked. I'm wondering if this is a posture thing tho, bc it looks like she is shifting her weight back slightly in this photo which could explain what I'm seeing here. It is very subtle, so maybe I'm just seeing things! In the other pics you linked she is standing a little toed out in the front view, but her legs look straighter in the angled front view photo. I don't think its extreme enough that it would bother her, especially since she's held up to a variety of work thus far in her life! The only other thing I could comment on would be her throat latch. Its thick and ties into a large head. The large head is more cosmetic than anything, but thick throatlach can make it difficult for them to flex at the poll. Other than that I think she has good balance and good bone, the angles of her shoulders and pasterns match, and it looks like you've found a great partner! She looks athletic and I'm glad she's found someone to bring out her potential :) |
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She collects wonderfully, and easily, what your seeing is her goeder, its a birth defect, dam was deficiant in somthing, let me go find a picture.... It looks like you can see it here, other than that, its pretty good :D |
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looking at purchasing a horse and want to get other opinions on him hes a 3 year old grade QH gelding looking at him for a barrel prospect i personally think hes stunning but have only just recently gotten into studying conformation |
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On Wings of Glory's gelding: It's hard to say much about a 3 year old, his legs look nice and straight and he has a well built chest and rump. Overall a beautiful animal. I would love to see how he carries himself, if he brings his back end underneath enough for the speed/power for barrel racing. Cons: His back/spine looks like he'll have problems in the future and potentially enter an early retirement. I'd personally try and look through his pedigree for any back/hip/joint problems and get a vet to look for possible 'kissing spine'. Again though, it's hard to say with young horses since they aren't done growing yet and he doesn't have even muscle tone along his neck and back yet either. |
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Over the Garden Wall said:
On Wings of Glory's gelding: It's hard to say much about a 3 year old, his legs look nice and straight and he has a well built chest and rump. Overall a beautiful animal. I would love to see how he carries himself, if he brings his back end underneath enough for the speed/power for barrel racing. Cons: His back/spine looks like he'll have problems in the future and potentially enter an early retirement. I'd personally try and look through his pedigree for any back/hip/joint problems and get a vet to look for possible 'kissing spine'. Again though, it's hard to say with young horses since they aren't done growing yet and he doesn't have even muscle tone along his neck and back yet either.
Unfortunately he's grade so he doesn't have a pedigree |
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Edited at January 13, 2022 01:47 PM by GraceFull
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My boy Maple! 5 years old, Thoroughbred gelding, 17hh Going to be a trail riding horse potentially a ranch horse or a hunter jumper Hes obviously lacking some muscle but hopefully a good picture ^^ |
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This is my 10-year-old ISH mare, Lady. Bought her as a project just before Christmas, but turned out to be nothing of the sort. Still needs to build up a fair bit of muscle, but hopefully going to be out eventing over the summer! Recently had her over a course of 1.30cm, but until she gains more muscle everything will be going a little slower. |
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Wings Of Glory said:
looking at purchasing a horse and want to get other opinions on him hes a 3 year old grade QH gelding looking at him for a barrel prospect i personally think hes stunning but have only just recently gotten into studying conformation
I personnally think he has great conformation. I like how he Holds his head, it looks like he has a bright eye and an alert posture. Since he is only three He looks a little butt high which is normal at that age and as long as his growing process is not rushed it will level out with time. The levelness of his muscling looks nice, he has good legs and from the photos good feet. As a barrel racer He has the confirmation to succeed. And based on the photos I think he is stunning as well And I would buy him, If I had gone and looked at him myself. also take to note the way he carries himself and his forward drive for barrels as well as what he is being fed at the moment. |
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this is Cyrus, my new horse! He is a 15 year old holsteiner x lusitano mix. Sorry this is the only pic i could get as i went to see him today and stupidly forgot to charge my phone >.< more info on him here if ya want it! |
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