How to Critique Horses - read this if you want to comment

**Horsetopia-Annie** · 12-11-2005, 07:22 PM

Here are the rules about how to critique horses in the conformation clinic. Please check back here as this forum progresses since we will be making updates as we go along.

1. Be honest but friendly.

All horses have flaws -- you can certainly point them out. BUT, do not say things in a way that could be construed as rude or overly negative.

Keep all comments focused on the horse. Do not say anything critical about the owner.

2. If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all.

Just like how all horses have flaws, they all have good points. If you have something negative to say, be sure to also include a positive comment.

Keep things friendly -- give your comments the way you would if a good friend asked you for your opinion.

3. If you don't have anything conformation-related to say, please PM the horse's owner instead of replying in here.

People posting in this area are looking for conformation-related responses. Even if you're not well versed in conformation, please don't be shy about trying to critique the horse or ask questions about his/her conformation. But, since this is the conformation clinic, please make sure your response does pertain to conformation! Comments such as "he sure is pretty!" should be made via PM if you aren't also commenting on the horse's conformation.

4. People WILL say things you disagree with.

Keep your comments focused on your own ideas, and not reactions to other people's posts.

If you think you'll be bothered by seeing comments that you think are "wrong" - then don't visit this forum!!!

It is not your job to convince everyone that your opinion is correct. Say what you believe and let others come to their own conclusions.

If people have trouble following these rules, we will make critiquing by invitation only.

For help understanding conformation better check out these to threads:
Horse Conformations for Dummies- P.1
Conformation for Dummies P.2

**Horsetopia-Annie** · 08-12-2007, 09:03 AM

It looks like many people haven't gotten a chance to look at the guidelines. Please make sure you do so before making any further replies.

Remember, we're all here to learn, so don't be shy about making any conformation-related comments even if you aren't sure about something.

pvf · 12-27-2007, 01:15 PM

I'm bumping this back up for a friendly reminder!!

12-11-2005, 07:22 PM
Horsetopia-Annie Administrator Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,667	How to Critique Horses - read this if you want to comment Here are the rules about how to critique horses in the conformation clinic. Please check back here as this forum progresses since we will be making updates as we go along. 1. Be honest but friendly. All horses have flaws -- you can certainly point them out. BUT, do not say things in a way that could be construed as rude or overly negative. Keep all comments focused on the horse. Do not say anything critical about the owner. 2. If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all. Just like how all horses have flaws, they all have good points. If you have something negative to say, be sure to also include a positive comment. Keep things friendly -- give your comments the way you would if a good friend asked you for your opinion. 3. If you don't have anything conformation-related to say, please PM the horse's owner instead of replying in here. People posting in this area are looking for conformation-related responses. Even if you're not well versed in conformation, please don't be shy about trying to critique the horse or ask questions about his/her conformation. But, since this is the conformation clinic, please make sure your response does pertain to conformation! Comments such as "he sure is pretty!" should be made via PM if you aren't also commenting on the horse's conformation. 4. People WILL say things you disagree with. Keep your comments focused on your own ideas, and not reactions to other people's posts. If you think you'll be bothered by seeing comments that you think are "wrong" - then don't visit this forum!!! It is not your job to convince everyone that your opinion is correct. Say what you believe and let others come to their own conclusions. If people have trouble following these rules, we will make critiquing by invitation only. For help understanding conformation better check out these to threads: Horse Conformations for Dummies- P.1 Conformation for Dummies P.2 __________________ Annie Horsetopia.com Last edited by pvf : 06-12-2008 at 10:33 AM.

08-12-2007, 09:03 AM
Horsetopia-Annie Administrator Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,667	It looks like many people haven't gotten a chance to look at the guidelines. Please make sure you do so before making any further replies. Remember, we're all here to learn, so don't be shy about making any conformation-related comments even if you aren't sure about something. __________________ Annie Horsetopia.com

12-27-2007, 01:15 PM
pvf Regional Forums Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 6,781	I'm bumping this back up for a friendly reminder!! __________________ www.prairieviewfarms.net Raising Reg. Paints and Quarter horses