4 Year Old POA MARE..Picture heavy

RognholtBarrelHorses89 · 05-06-2008, 05:51 PM

Breed: REGISTERED POA MARE! She is registered.
Age: 4
Gender: Mare
Height: 14.2*******EDITED sorry =]
Horse's current job and future intended uses: Started on Barrel racing and Pole Bending

pvf · 05-06-2008, 07:19 PM

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

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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.

AQHBarrelRacer · 05-06-2008, 07:41 PM

She has a strong front end, weak rear end. Hind end looks off or just different, drops real steep. Her back legs look weird,can't figure out what it is. Pasterns look like their set lower.
I believe technically she's a Appaloosa, POA's(Pony of the Americas/ans) are pony sized.
Pictures are a little hard to judge from do to the winter hair.

SEsporthorse · 05-07-2008, 01:02 AM

She looks like she might be smaller than 14.2. If she is a registered POA, she has to be 56" or smaller.

Nicely set eyes, cute head. Feet need to be shaped. Shoulder has a decent slope.

She seems to be camping out in the first few pics, and tucked under in the hind end in the last few.

Nice to see an appy this color with a tail!

RognholtBarrelHorses89 · 05-07-2008, 01:23 PM

Another thing to add... She just got her feet done, thats why she looks so funny. The ferrier blew his knees out somehow thats why her hoofs are so long. Thankyou

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Originally Posted by RognholtBarrelHorses89

Breed: REGISTERED POA MARE! She is registered.
Age: 4
Gender: Mare
Height: 14.2*******EDITED sorry =]
Horse's current job and future intended uses: Started on Barrel racing and Pole Bending

lopintoo · 05-07-2008, 07:49 PM

I think she is a little thick where her neck and shoulder meet, but otherwise I like her. I do think her toes are still a little long, but your farrier may plan on working on that if it has been a long time since she had been trimmed. I like a round hip with a low tailset like she has...that is a plus. I really like how she looks in the last picture. Her legs are straight and well under her. In the first ones her legs are too far behind her, but since she looks good in the other ones it appears that it is just the way she is standing. She does have a bit of a straighter shoulder than ideal which will make her stride a bit shorter. Right off I don't see a speed horse, but if she works and does well at it - then go for it!

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05-06-2008, 05:51 PM
RognholtBarrelHorses89 Newborn Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chippewa Falls Posts: 18	4 Year Old POA MARE..Picture heavy Breed: REGISTERED POA MARE! She is registered. Age: 4 Gender: Mare Height: 14.2******EDITED sorry =] Horse's current job and future intended uses: Started on Barrel racing and Pole Bending Last edited by RognholtBarrelHorses89 : 05-07-2008 at 01:23 PM.*

05-06-2008, 07:19 PM
pvf Regional Forums Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 6,443	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. __________________ www.prairieviewfarms.net Raising Reg. Paints and Quarter horses

05-06-2008, 07:41 PM
AQHBarrelRacer Coming two Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,627	She has a strong front end, weak rear end. Hind end looks off or just different, drops real steep. Her back legs look weird,can't figure out what it is. Pasterns look like their set lower. I believe technically she's a Appaloosa, POA's(Pony of the Americas/ans) are pony sized. Pictures are a little hard to judge from do to the winter hair.

05-07-2008, 01:02 AM
SEsporthorse Yearling Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: O-town Posts: 571	She looks like she might be smaller than 14.2. If she is a registered POA, she has to be 56" or smaller. Nicely set eyes, cute head. Feet need to be shaped. Shoulder has a decent slope. She seems to be camping out in the first few pics, and tucked under in the hind end in the last few. Nice to see an appy this color with a tail! __________________ http://southeastsporthorses.com "Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." - Confucious Last edited by SEsporthorse : 05-07-2008 at 01:12 AM.

05-07-2008, 07:49 PM
lopintoo Long Yearling Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,239	I think she is a little thick where her neck and shoulder meet, but otherwise I like her. I do think her toes are still a little long, but your farrier may plan on working on that if it has been a long time since she had been trimmed. I like a round hip with a low tailset like she has...that is a plus. I really like how she looks in the last picture. Her legs are straight and well under her. In the first ones her legs are too far behind her, but since she looks good in the other ones it appears that it is just the way she is standing. She does have a bit of a straighter shoulder than ideal which will make her stride a bit shorter. Right off I don't see a speed horse, but if she works and does well at it - then go for it! Last edited by lopintoo : 05-07-2008 at 07:52 PM.