10 year old AQHA mare

BeckysWylie · 06-03-2008, 02:32 AM

Breed: AQHA
Age: 10 years
gender: Mare
Height: 16.1 hands
Uses: Broodmare and Rope horse (heading) and everyday ranch work. She can be headstrong and is starting to have sensitive front feet. Conformation critique please, and anything you think she can do besides trails that won't bee too rough on her feet like tie down roping and heading-so not as heavy using as these.

pvf · 06-03-2008, 08:19 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.
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lopintoo · 06-03-2008, 12:39 PM

From the front view I like her. She has a very pretty face and strong chest. Does her right front leg crook out to the side or is how she is standing? From the side she is very straight shouldered and straight in the pasturns. Her neck is a little thick and she is thick where her neck and shoulder tie together causing more weight on the front end. The dip behind her withers would lead me to belive she is a bit weak thru the back. She does have a nice strong looking rear end and good hind legs. I suspect this mare uses herself more with her front end instead of working off her rear. With her conformation that could be why she is getting sore.

cansncattle · 06-03-2008, 09:22 PM

im not a confo expert, but I like how she is put together, other then would like to see a thinner throat latch.

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06-03-2008, 02:32 AM
BeckysWylie Weanling Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 336	10 year old AQHA mare Breed: AQHA Age: 10 years gender: Mare Height: 16.1 hands Uses: Broodmare and Rope horse (heading) and everyday ranch work. She can be headstrong and is starting to have sensitive front feet. Conformation critique please, and anything you think she can do besides trails that won't bee too rough on her feet like tie down roping and heading-so not as heavy using as these. __________________ Silly Boys, trucks are for GIRLS!!

06-03-2008, 08:19 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

06-03-2008, 12:39 PM
lopintoo Long Yearling Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,239	From the front view I like her. She has a very pretty face and strong chest. Does her right front leg crook out to the side or is how she is standing? From the side she is very straight shouldered and straight in the pasturns. Her neck is a little thick and she is thick where her neck and shoulder tie together causing more weight on the front end. The dip behind her withers would lead me to belive she is a bit weak thru the back. She does have a nice strong looking rear end and good hind legs. I suspect this mare uses herself more with her front end instead of working off her rear. With her conformation that could be why she is getting sore.

06-03-2008, 09:22 PM
cansncattle Halter broke Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: British Columbia Canada Posts: 122	im not a confo expert, but I like how she is put together, other then would like to see a thinner throat latch.