Critique my new horse, please

David · 08-10-2007, 07:28 AM

I had one of the best riding horses on this planet up until two weeks ago ( the one I'm on in my avatar). I bought him from my uncle, who had trained him for my aunt and cousins to ride and show. Long story short geldings don't fit into a breeding program so my aunt got a mare to ride and I bought Ace (Pusher's Cookin' Now). Ace hated Georgia and would not hold weight, he was just too hot to eat I guess because I was feeding him half and half of corn and 10 % sweet feed 2 gallons a day plus 2 qts of a pelletized supplement that was about 30 % fat. He still lost weight, because he just wasn't interested in eating and would let it set. So I traded him back to my uncle for this unbroke 3 yr old mare. Her name is Rain's Rainbow. I have rode Rain several times now ( 2 long rides and 4 or 5 30 minute rides) and she is fine under saddle, she gives her face real easy, she racks so smooth it's like floating and she will do anything I ask her. I have even ponied other horses with her, one balked the night before last and I dallied the lead rope and Rain drug her along. She only balked because she decided we were far enough from the barn and it was time to go back, so I hooked up to her and drug her a little. Anyway, I'm not so good with conformation so I would like all you experts to give me your opinions on her.

Here she is, someone let me know if the picture don't work

David · 08-10-2007, 07:39 AM

Thanks for the move and edit Diamond Y, I don't know why my picture didn't work but I appreciate it.

Believe it or not guys, I had only been out of the A/C like 30 minutes in this picture, that's how hot it has been here.

If you see something bad about her, please point it out, I want to know and I won't get my feelings hurt.

also it's a camera phone picture, I'll try to get some better ones this weekend.

Jess6092 · 08-10-2007, 07:42 AM

She is pretty! Love the hair do! I am not at all good with conformation, but the "peak" on her rump stands out to me. Not sure what it is, good or bad. So if someone knows let us all know. Her neck also looks kinda short, but it could just be how she is standing, it seems to tie in well though.

Good luck with her! She is cute!

cindyf · 08-10-2007, 07:43 AM

She's a very nice looking mare. I see nothing wrong with her. What is she by the way???LOL

It's been hot and humid here in MN too, but not that hot!!! My horses have dropped a bit of weight in the past month but not to bad.

David · 08-10-2007, 07:48 AM

She's a Tennessee Walking Horse, and as far as I know that peak in her rump is a breed trait, they all pretty much have it but I don't know if it's good or bad. That's kind of why I want opinions on her.

cindyf · 08-10-2007, 08:04 AM

I think she is a little "light" or thin and that could be the "peak" on her rump. But she is also young and needs more muscling. Overall I think she looks good. And sounds like she has a good mind for such a young horse.

Alaskan Okie · 08-10-2007, 08:07 AM

She is a nice looking Tennessee Walker. My grandparents have a mare that looks just like her except she is a sorrel with flaxen mane and tail. My grandparents have always had a hard time keeping weight on her. The points on her croup and hips look like she is just a little underweight, too. Probably because she is only 3, and still growing.
I bet she is as smooth as silk...

championhorse · 09-04-2007, 12:12 AM

I can't tell much from this picture, can you take another one where she is directly from the side squared up, and try and get it all the way down to the bottom of her hooves,also try and get her head to look straight ahead so we can see her neck better too...if you can.

Luvridn · 09-04-2007, 01:22 AM

My twh also has a pointy croup....but then he is also a little underweight. This is him when I got him in February. I think part of it is horses that have that really nice rack work in a ventroflexed frame so they end up with lack of muscling in their backs, thus making their butt seem higher

**gbarmranch** · 09-05-2007, 05:25 AM

I know little about TWH, but she looks like she is a good mare - nice bone, nice barrel, and the rump of a walker (sooo different from a big butted qh

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Overall, I like her - more importantly, you like her..

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08-10-2007, 07:28 AM
David Long Yearling Join Date: May 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,069	Critique my new horse, please I had one of the best riding horses on this planet up until two weeks ago ( the one I'm on in my avatar). I bought him from my uncle, who had trained him for my aunt and cousins to ride and show. Long story short geldings don't fit into a breeding program so my aunt got a mare to ride and I bought Ace (Pusher's Cookin' Now). Ace hated Georgia and would not hold weight, he was just too hot to eat I guess because I was feeding him half and half of corn and 10 % sweet feed 2 gallons a day plus 2 qts of a pelletized supplement that was about 30 % fat. He still lost weight, because he just wasn't interested in eating and would let it set. So I traded him back to my uncle for this unbroke 3 yr old mare. Her name is Rain's Rainbow. I have rode Rain several times now ( 2 long rides and 4 or 5 30 minute rides) and she is fine under saddle, she gives her face real easy, she racks so smooth it's like floating and she will do anything I ask her. I have even ponied other horses with her, one balked the night before last and I dallied the lead rope and Rain drug her along. She only balked because she decided we were far enough from the barn and it was time to go back, so I hooked up to her and drug her a little. Anyway, I'm not so good with conformation so I would like all you experts to give me your opinions on her. Here she is, someone let me know if the picture don't work __________________ "If you see your stirrups slap together above the horn, you're probably bucked off". Dave Stamey. Last edited by Diamond_Y : 08-10-2007 at 07:32 AM. Reason: to show photo

08-10-2007, 07:39 AM
David Long Yearling Join Date: May 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,069	Thanks for the move and edit Diamond Y, I don't know why my picture didn't work but I appreciate it. Believe it or not guys, I had only been out of the A/C like 30 minutes in this picture, that's how hot it has been here. If you see something bad about her, please point it out, I want to know and I won't get my feelings hurt. also it's a camera phone picture, I'll try to get some better ones this weekend. __________________ "If you see your stirrups slap together above the horn, you're probably bucked off". Dave Stamey.

08-10-2007, 07:42 AM
Jess6092 Long Yearling Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,052	She is pretty! Love the hair do! I am not at all good with conformation, but the "peak" on her rump stands out to me. Not sure what it is, good or bad. So if someone knows let us all know. Her neck also looks kinda short, but it could just be how she is standing, it seems to tie in well though. Good luck with her! She is cute!

08-10-2007, 07:43 AM
cindyf Yearling Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: southern mn Posts: 641	She's a very nice looking mare. I see nothing wrong with her. What is she by the way???LOL It's been hot and humid here in MN too, but not that hot!!! My horses have dropped a bit of weight in the past month but not to bad.

08-10-2007, 07:48 AM
David Long Yearling Join Date: May 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,069	She's a Tennessee Walking Horse, and as far as I know that peak in her rump is a breed trait, they all pretty much have it but I don't know if it's good or bad. That's kind of why I want opinions on her. __________________ "If you see your stirrups slap together above the horn, you're probably bucked off". Dave Stamey.

08-10-2007, 08:04 AM
cindyf Yearling Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: southern mn Posts: 641	I think she is a little "light" or thin and that could be the "peak" on her rump. But she is also young and needs more muscling. Overall I think she looks good. And sounds like she has a good mind for such a young horse.

08-10-2007, 08:07 AM
Alaskan Okie Weanling Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 352	She is a nice looking Tennessee Walker. My grandparents have a mare that looks just like her except she is a sorrel with flaxen mane and tail. My grandparents have always had a hard time keeping weight on her. The points on her croup and hips look like she is just a little underweight, too. Probably because she is only 3, and still growing. I bet she is as smooth as silk... __________________ The truth shall set you free.

09-04-2007, 12:12 AM
championhorse Long Yearling Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,385	I can't tell much from this picture, can you take another one where she is directly from the side squared up, and try and get it all the way down to the bottom of her hooves,also try and get her head to look straight ahead so we can see her neck better too...if you can. __________________ Rev 19:11 I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. The armies of heaven were following him, riding on white horses and dressed in fine linen, white and clean. 15 Out of his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations.

09-04-2007, 01:22 AM
Luvridn Long Yearling Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 1,193	My twh also has a pointy croup....but then he is also a little underweight. This is him when I got him in February. I think part of it is horses that have that really nice rack work in a ventroflexed frame so they end up with lack of muscling in their backs, thus making their butt seem higher __________________ If your horse wants to bolt, there is probably a nut loose in the saddle! PP

09-05-2007, 05:25 AM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mayberry Posts: 29,584	I know little about TWH, but she looks like she is a good mare - nice bone, nice barrel, and the rump of a walker (sooo different from a big butted qh ) Overall, I like her - more importantly, you like her.. __________________ Quality Foundation Quarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann As you slide down the banister of life, may the splinters never point in the wrong direction.