18 Year old TB gelding

A J · 03-31-2008, 03:05 PM

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Breed: Thoroughbred
Age: 18
Gender: Gelding
Height: 17hh
Horse's current job and future intended uses: Light showing - hunter/jumper and games (just for fun); practice on for my eventing lessons - just flat work right now.
Additional Information: Keeping him sound is a little bit of work, but so far we're still hanging in there! I had to give him 1 1/2 years off, but he's coming back strong and spunky! He was raced (tatoo), but unknown for how long (can't read the tatoo). Was a college horse for 6 years, before that who knows. He's had some serious training in his past, but unknown for what reason!

Basically I'm just looking to check my own confomation abilities, so go for it! Also, differences you see in the pictures (just checking to see what's for real and what's in my head

)

A picture from during his time off:

Started back into working him:

After a couple months of steadier work:

VickiE · 03-31-2008, 03:07 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.

HotxtoxTrot · 03-31-2008, 03:34 PM

He is a very atractive, old-type thouroughbred. He is weak in the loins and his croup is too short. He also looks very heavy on the forehand (compared to his rump) and his neck ties in a bit low for any high level eventing. He also seems to stand with his legs out behind him- might just be the pictures? Anyways, he seems like a very sweet boy and you should have a lot of fun with him!

nickie · 04-07-2008, 12:38 PM

He looks like a big o boy! His legs look good and straight, I like his neck. He looks better balanced after you had been working him. He looks like he will get the job done. I like him. Kudos to you for giving him over a year off to get better. Not many people would do that now a days. Can't wait to see those o/f pics.

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03-31-2008, 03:05 PM
A J Greenbroke Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vallejo, CA Posts: 3,353	18 Year old TB gelding 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: Thoroughbred Age: 18 Gender: Gelding Height: 17hh Horse's current job and future intended uses: Light showing - hunter/jumper and games (just for fun); practice on for my eventing lessons - just flat work right now. Additional Information: Keeping him sound is a little bit of work, but so far we're still hanging in there! I had to give him 1 1/2 years off, but he's coming back strong and spunky! He was raced (tatoo), but unknown for how long (can't read the tatoo). Was a college horse for 6 years, before that who knows. He's had some serious training in his past, but unknown for what reason! Basically I'm just looking to check my own confomation abilities, so go for it! Also, differences you see in the pictures (just checking to see what's for real and what's in my head ) A picture from during his time off: Started back into working him: After a couple months of steadier work: __________________ Try not, do. Do or do not. There is no try.

03-31-2008, 03:07 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

03-31-2008, 03:34 PM
HotxtoxTrot Yearling Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 768	He is a very atractive, old-type thouroughbred. He is weak in the loins and his croup is too short. He also looks very heavy on the forehand (compared to his rump) and his neck ties in a bit low for any high level eventing. He also seems to stand with his legs out behind him- might just be the pictures? Anyways, he seems like a very sweet boy and you should have a lot of fun with him!

04-07-2008, 12:38 PM
nickie Yearling Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Beautiful California! Posts: 707	He looks like a big o boy! His legs look good and straight, I like his neck. He looks better balanced after you had been working him. He looks like he will get the job done. I like him. Kudos to you for giving him over a year off to get better. Not many people would do that now a days. Can't wait to see those o/f pics.