2 qh for critique-PIC HEAVY

cansncattle · 05-29-2008, 09:03 PM

okay, I tried to post but its not showing up.. hopefully this wont double post:
BREED: qh
AGE: Palomino is 8, Pedigree: palomino is
http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/futuristic+fortune
Job: palomino is jsut starting on barrels and cattle penning (I got her a few months ago as a "green" 8 year old.

First: palomino: I know I read that we shouldnt critique our own, but I like to learn so I want to know if I am doing it right. I see long backed, post legged, extremely downhill, short neck. but is there anything that would predispose her to any injuries?

pvf · 05-30-2008, 10:48 AM

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.

HotxtoxTrot · 05-30-2008, 04:05 PM

Yes, you're horse has a long back and is slightly down hill, but her legs look fine to me. Her neck ties in pretty well, it could be a bit higher but it's not bad. Pretty good shoulder. The only really bad things I see are the long back, weak loins, and a too short and sloping croup.

TikiGator · 06-01-2008, 12:59 PM

OMG I want him. Does that tell you anything?

cansncattle · 06-01-2008, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TikiGator

OMG I want him. Does that tell you anything?

aww thanks.. but He is a SHe..lol Went cattle penning yesterday, it was sooo much fun...

lopintoo · 06-03-2008, 12:13 PM

You can really see his halter breeding. I don't see down hill or short necked. I think because he is long backed it makes it seem that he is short necked. I like his hip and his legs. He is just a little straight in the shoulder. Is he rough riding? Overall he is a nice looking horse, and real pretty too.

cansncattle · 06-03-2008, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lopintoo

You can really see his halter breeding. I don't see down hill or short necked. I think because he is long backed it makes it seem that he is short necked. I like his hip and his legs. He is just a little straight in the shoulder. Is he rough riding? Overall he is a nice looking horse, and real pretty too.

thanks, and OMG rough riding doesnt begin to describe it! lol.. Yes, SHE is extremely rough and bouncy, i was thinking it was more due to the postleggedness, never even thought to look at her shoulder angle!

lopintoo · 06-03-2008, 12:25 PM

Ooops, Sorry, I got confused on the "she" part. Actually the roughness comes from the entire front end- shoulder down and the long back. These kind typically are not as athletic as due to the shorter and choppier stride....but SHE'S still pretty.

cansncattle · 06-03-2008, 12:31 PM

funny thing is, for how long her back is, MAN is she athletic. She LOVES barrels and does pretty darn good at the penning, even has a bit of a turnaround on her... Who would have thunk? lol.. Although, she doesnt compare in athletic ability to my three year old thats for sure...

lopintoo · 06-03-2008, 12:43 PM

With any though, it has more to do with willingness and want to than conformation so of course some rules go out the door. No I would not suspect them to be the same as they are completely different in conformation and breeding. Both are nice looking horses.

cansncattle · 06-12-2008, 10:25 AM

just an update. With this mares looong back and height (15.3) she was still able to do amazing at penning last saturday, fastest time in first go, and second fastest in second go! I was so proud of her, and it never ceases to amaze me how a horse built like her can run down a cow and turn it! So this is just a little note for those of you who are disappointed with their horses conformation: - if the horse enjoys his job, he will give 100% and do jsut as well as a horse that is more "conformed" to do that same job...

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05-29-2008, 09:03 PM
cansncattle Halter broke Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: British Columbia Canada Posts: 122	2 qh for critique-PIC HEAVY okay, I tried to post but its not showing up.. hopefully this wont double post: BREED: qh AGE: Palomino is 8, Pedigree: palomino is http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/futuristic+fortune Job: palomino is jsut starting on barrels and cattle penning (I got her a few months ago as a "green" 8 year old. First: palomino: I know I read that we shouldnt critique our own, but I like to learn so I want to know if I am doing it right. I see long backed, post legged, extremely downhill, short neck. but is there anything that would predispose her to any injuries? Last edited by cansncattle : 05-30-2008 at 11:22 AM.

05-30-2008, 10:48 AM
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

05-30-2008, 04:05 PM
HotxtoxTrot Yearling Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 768	Yes, you're horse has a long back and is slightly down hill, but her legs look fine to me. Her neck ties in pretty well, it could be a bit higher but it's not bad. Pretty good shoulder. The only really bad things I see are the long back, weak loins, and a too short and sloping croup.

06-01-2008, 12:59 PM
TikiGator Weanling Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 449	OMG I want him. Does that tell you anything? __________________ Laura at Tikigator Farm Naples, FL www.tikigatorfarm.com

06-03-2008, 12:13 PM
lopintoo Long Yearling Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,239	You can really see his halter breeding. I don't see down hill or short necked. I think because he is long backed it makes it seem that he is short necked. I like his hip and his legs. He is just a little straight in the shoulder. Is he rough riding? Overall he is a nice looking horse, and real pretty too.

06-03-2008, 12:25 PM
lopintoo Long Yearling Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,239	Ooops, Sorry, I got confused on the "she" part. Actually the roughness comes from the entire front end- shoulder down and the long back. These kind typically are not as athletic as due to the shorter and choppier stride....but SHE'S still pretty.

06-03-2008, 12:31 PM
cansncattle Halter broke Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: British Columbia Canada Posts: 122	funny thing is, for how long her back is, MAN is she athletic. She LOVES barrels and does pretty darn good at the penning, even has a bit of a turnaround on her... Who would have thunk? lol.. Although, she doesnt compare in athletic ability to my three year old thats for sure...

06-03-2008, 12:43 PM
lopintoo Long Yearling Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,239	With any though, it has more to do with willingness and want to than conformation so of course some rules go out the door. No I would not suspect them to be the same as they are completely different in conformation and breeding. Both are nice looking horses.

06-12-2008, 10:25 AM
cansncattle Halter broke Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: British Columbia Canada Posts: 122	just an update. With this mares looong back and height (15.3) she was still able to do amazing at penning last saturday, fastest time in first go, and second fastest in second go! I was so proud of her, and it never ceases to amaze me how a horse built like her can run down a cow and turn it! So this is just a little note for those of you who are disappointed with their horses conformation: - if the horse enjoys his job, he will give 100% and do jsut as well as a horse that is more "conformed" to do that same job...