4 year old Welsh/TBx

HotxtoxTrot · 03-22-2008, 02:19 PM

Breed: Welsh/TB/?
Age: 3 coming 4
Gender: mare
Height:13.3 1/2hh
Horses current job and future intended uses: Sally is in the process of being broken right now in hopes of becoming a Hunter/Jumper and possibly foxhunter.
Additonal information: I just wanted to say that in the picture of her with her mane facing us, she is standing a bit downhill.

VickiE · 03-24-2008, 12:33 PM

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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.
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HorseLvr76 · 03-24-2008, 12:37 PM

She's very cute! Looks like she toes out in front (especially the front right). I bet she'll look very fancy when she's cleaned up for the show ring

HotxtoxTrot · 03-25-2008, 06:04 PM

No one wants to pick her apart?

nickie · 03-26-2008, 12:04 AM

She looks very balanced all around and is very cute. Nice little mare!

Littonian · 03-29-2008, 08:32 PM

Okay, I'll have a crack at it.

Things I like:
Nicely balanced, good substance through body and bone, solid nicely shaped feet, lovely expression. She has quite a nice shoulder on her, and a solid well-developed hindquarter.

Things that could be better:
Her neck ties in a bit low, which is good for the show hunters, but I generally prefer my foxhunters with a bit more front end on them. Her shoulder, while nice and deep, is a bit upright, possibly shortening her stride. Her front legs are quite straight and correct when looking from the side, but toe out quite a bit when looked at from the front. She's also a bit sickle hocked, and while certainly not the worst possible hind-end issue, and it's not really that bad, it is considered a fault.

Overall, a fairly balanced mare with a solid build and a lovely expression.

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03-22-2008, 02:19 PM
HotxtoxTrot Yearling Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 768	4 year old Welsh/TBx Breed: Welsh/TB/? Age: 3 coming 4 Gender: mare Height:13.3 1/2hh Horses current job and future intended uses: Sally is in the process of being broken right now in hopes of becoming a Hunter/Jumper and possibly foxhunter. Additonal information: I just wanted to say that in the picture of her with her mane facing us, she is standing a bit downhill. Last edited by VickiE : 03-23-2008 at 10:20 PM.

03-24-2008, 12:33 PM
VickiE Conformation Clinic / Product Reviews Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,102	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. __________________ It's clearly a budget. It's got a lot of numbers in it. George W. Bush

03-24-2008, 12:37 PM
HorseLvr76 Weanling Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 406	She's very cute! Looks like she toes out in front (especially the front right). I bet she'll look very fancy when she's cleaned up for the show ring

03-25-2008, 06:04 PM
HotxtoxTrot Yearling Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 768	?Nobody? No one wants to pick her apart?

03-26-2008, 12:04 AM
nickie Yearling Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Beautiful California! Posts: 707	She looks very balanced all around and is very cute. Nice little mare!

03-29-2008, 08:32 PM
Littonian Weanling Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 338	Okay, I'll have a crack at it. Things I like: Nicely balanced, good substance through body and bone, solid nicely shaped feet, lovely expression. She has quite a nice shoulder on her, and a solid well-developed hindquarter. Things that could be better: Her neck ties in a bit low, which is good for the show hunters, but I generally prefer my foxhunters with a bit more front end on them. Her shoulder, while nice and deep, is a bit upright, possibly shortening her stride. Her front legs are quite straight and correct when looking from the side, but toe out quite a bit when looked at from the front. She's also a bit sickle hocked, and while certainly not the worst possible hind-end issue, and it's not really that bad, it is considered a fault. Overall, a fairly balanced mare with a solid build and a lovely expression. __________________ Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely, but rather to skid in sideways, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO - what a ride!"