Reminder to Everyone..

pvf · 03-09-2009, 11:03 AM

Hi Everyone..
We seem to be getting a lot of conformation threads but with the quality not being there its hard to post them. Also I'm sure that those of you that have tried giving your opinions would like better photos too.

So this is a reminder to everyone on how they should post there thread.
All of these are in the conformation area for you to read at all times.

How to submit your horse for critique *updated 8.6.07*

If you would like to post your horse, please read the instructions below!

1. Please understand that our forum members are not all experts!
People will honestly critique your horse -- you should be prepared to hear the good along with the bad.
People have different tastes when it comes to horse conformation. By submitting your photos, you acknowledge that people will probably say things that you do not agree with.
If you think you might get upset if somebody says something you disagree with, DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR HORSE!

2. Take a few high quality photos of your horse:
One photo MUST be taken from the side, with your horse standing as squarely as possible. Also need Front View, Right Side, Left Side
Rear View so 4 photos total.
If your horse has a specific flaw you want to show up close, please feel free to include closeups of specific areas.
Other shots to include: head on shots, butt shots, face shots, other side view
If the photos are too small, or are not clear enough, we won't be able to critique your horse.

How to take photos of your horse (thanks to Renae for the following explanation!)
* First off, make sure your horse is groomed and clean. Put on a well fitted halter. It should be adjusted so that the cheek strap runs just under the eye and the nose band sits one finger below the bone in the face. Same with a bridle if you plan on going with one instead of the halter

* Secondly, find a good spot to take the photo. Hard solid ground that is level through the entire plane of the picture is best. Remove any clutter in the background and make sure the lighting is good as well. Be sure there is nothing between the horse and the camera and no shadows across the horse.

* Lastly, set your horse up...the best way to judge conformation is when all four of the horse's feet are placed directly underneath them...make sure the legs closest to the camera a directly underneath and the two legs furthest should be set just inside those one so they can be seen by the camera. Take the photo so that the horse isn't angled either toward or away from the camera. Rather a straight side shot from the middle of the horse is the best angle and doesn't hide or create flaws. And don't forget the ears...a happy horse always looks nice and pleasant![/i]

3. Please also include the following information about your horse:
Breed (if known)
Age, Height & Gender
Horse's current job and future intended uses
Anything else you think our members should know about the horse
(Optional) You can include a description of the "breed standard" for your horse if you would like your horse compared to the standard.

4. You cannot submit a horse that you do not own!!! The only exception to this rule is for a horse that you are leasing, if you have the permission of the owner.

We will no longer be posting conformation threads that don't meet this criteria.

pvf · 03-09-2009, 11:08 AM

here is the template that you can use: located in the conformation area..

Conformation Clinic Entries--template

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Before you respond with a critique, please make sure you thoroughly understand the guidelines. If you haven't already done so, please read them here:

http://forum.horsetopia.com/viewtopic.php?t=5936

Breed:
Age:
Gender:
Height:
Horse's current job and future intended uses:
Additional Information:

And then add 4 photo's one from each side. Please refer to the info in the first thread about how to take the photos.
Front View
Right Side
Left Side
Rear View
Additional photos (optional)

This will help to insure that you will get the best possible responses on the conformation threads.

03-09-2009, 11:03 AM
pvf Regional Forums Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 8,276	Reminder to Everyone.. Hi Everyone.. We seem to be getting a lot of conformation threads but with the quality not being there its hard to post them. Also I'm sure that those of you that have tried giving your opinions would like better photos too. So this is a reminder to everyone on how they should post there thread. All of these are in the conformation area for you to read at all times. How to submit your horse for critique updated 8.6.07 If you would like to post your horse, please read the instructions below! 1. Please understand that our forum members are not all experts! People will honestly critique your horse -- you should be prepared to hear the good along with the bad. People have different tastes when it comes to horse conformation. By submitting your photos, you acknowledge that people will probably say things that you do not agree with. If you think you might get upset if somebody says something you disagree with, DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR HORSE! 2. Take a few high quality photos of your horse: One photo MUST be taken from the side, with your horse standing as squarely as possible. Also need Front View, Right Side, Left Side Rear View so 4 photos total. If your horse has a specific flaw you want to show up close, please feel free to include closeups of specific areas. Other shots to include: head on shots, butt shots, face shots, other side view If the photos are too small, or are not clear enough, we won't be able to critique your horse. How to take photos of your horse (thanks to Renae for the following explanation!) * First off, make sure your horse is groomed and clean. Put on a well fitted halter. It should be adjusted so that the cheek strap runs just under the eye and the nose band sits one finger below the bone in the face. Same with a bridle if you plan on going with one instead of the halter * Secondly, find a good spot to take the photo. Hard solid ground that is level through the entire plane of the picture is best. Remove any clutter in the background and make sure the lighting is good as well. Be sure there is nothing between the horse and the camera and no shadows across the horse. * Lastly, set your horse up...the best way to judge conformation is when all four of the horse's feet are placed directly underneath them...make sure the legs closest to the camera a directly underneath and the two legs furthest should be set just inside those one so they can be seen by the camera. Take the photo so that the horse isn't angled either toward or away from the camera. Rather a straight side shot from the middle of the horse is the best angle and doesn't hide or create flaws. And don't forget the ears...a happy horse always looks nice and pleasant![/i] 3. Please also include the following information about your horse: Breed (if known) Age, Height & Gender Horse's current job and future intended uses Anything else you think our members should know about the horse (Optional) You can include a description of the "breed standard" for your horse if you would like your horse compared to the standard. 4. You cannot submit a horse that you do not own!!! The only exception to this rule is for a horse that you are leasing, if you have the permission of the owner. We will no longer be posting conformation threads that don't meet this criteria. __________________ www.prairieviewfarms.net Raising Reg. Paints and Quarter horses Last edited by pvf : 03-09-2009 at 09:26 PM.

03-09-2009, 11:08 AM
pvf Regional Forums Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 8,276	here is the template that you can use: located in the conformation area.. Conformation Clinic Entries--template -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Before you respond with a critique, please make sure you thoroughly understand the guidelines. If you haven't already done so, please read them here: http://forum.horsetopia.com/viewtopic.php?t=5936 Breed: Age: Gender: Height: Horse's current job and future intended uses: Additional Information: And then add 4 photo's one from each side. Please refer to the info in the first thread about how to take the photos. Front View Right Side Left Side Rear View Additional photos (optional) This will help to insure that you will get the best possible responses on the conformation threads. __________________ www.prairieviewfarms.net Raising Reg. Paints and Quarter horses Last edited by pvf : 03-09-2009 at 03:03 PM.