3 year old Thorougbred filly

zorble · 05-30-2008, 05:30 PM

Breed: Registered Thoroughbred
Name: Melva D
Age: 3 years old
Height: 15.3 hh
Uses: In training and doing quite well. Will start showing this summer, with hope for her to be a dressage horse...
(sorry for not the greatest pics and apologies for the mud on her feet!)

pvf · 06-03-2008, 08:23 AM

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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.
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.
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zorble · 06-04-2008, 01:40 PM

anyone? .... I know she's not the prettiest horse, but I'd really like to have her critiqued..

HotxtoxTrot · 06-04-2008, 08:36 PM

Pretty head, typical TB neck- set a bit too low, but it may just be that she need topline work,nice shoulder, long in the back, weak loins, decent hind end- just needs more muscling. She appears to have long canons and long pasturns, which will make for a smooth ride but will break down more easily. I'm sure she could do some low-level dressage.

She has one heck of a shiney coat!

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05-30-2008, 05:30 PM
zorble Halter broke Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Alberta Posts: 162	3 year old Thorougbred filly Breed: Registered Thoroughbred Name: Melva D Age: 3 years old Height: 15.3 hh Uses: In training and doing quite well. Will start showing this summer, with hope for her to be a dressage horse... (sorry for not the greatest pics and apologies for the mud on her feet!) __________________ Even the most forlorn Thoroughbred, seen at a distance - like a woman outside the fence at an army camp - is flawlessy beautiful -Joe Flaherty Last edited by zorble : 06-03-2008 at 06:53 PM.

06-03-2008, 08:23 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

06-04-2008, 01:40 PM
zorble Halter broke Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Alberta Posts: 162	anyone? .... I know she's not the prettiest horse, but I'd really like to have her critiqued.. __________________ Even the most forlorn Thoroughbred, seen at a distance - like a woman outside the fence at an army camp - is flawlessy beautiful -Joe Flaherty

06-04-2008, 08:36 PM
HotxtoxTrot Yearling Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 768	Pretty head, typical TB neck- set a bit too low, but it may just be that she need topline work,nice shoulder, long in the back, weak loins, decent hind end- just needs more muscling. She appears to have long canons and long pasturns, which will make for a smooth ride but will break down more easily. I'm sure she could do some low-level dressage. She has one heck of a shiney coat!