14 Yr old Quarter Pony Mare

Thunderz Gurlz · 06-03-2008, 06:22 PM

Breed~ quarter Pony

Age, Height & Gender~ 14 yrs old, 14.1 Hands, Mare

Horse's current job and future intended uses~ Barrel Racing.

pvf · 06-04-2008, 09:21 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.

pvf · 06-04-2008, 09:24 PM

Horse Conformations for Dummies- P.1
Conformation for Dummies P.2

Tobiesmom · 06-06-2008, 12:21 PM

I'll take a go on her.... She's appears to have nice legs set squarely on her body, but her bone is a little light for my taste. She has a sort of 'big horse' body set on shorter, finer boned legs. She has a nice lean neck that should help her in maneuvering and placing herself correctly. The mare may be a little over-conditoned (a little tubby), but continued riding will pull her tummy up. She has a nice shoulder with a deep heart girth. She is a bit light in muscle -I'd like to see more muscle bulk on this mare, particularly in her forearm, and in her inner and outer thigh. (Some muscle can be developed - some is just genetic.) She has a kind, intelligent eye, although her head is a bit long. Overall, she is an attractive horse that is well taken care of.

shadow · 06-06-2008, 12:37 PM

Nice looking little mare, a little on the plump side, I'd like to see a closeup of the right front knee. I see a lump, may be the pic angle or may be arthritis? I'll bet she can run...

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06-03-2008, 06:22 PM
Thunderz Gurlz Greenbroke Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South West Michigan Posts: 3,722	14 Yr old Quarter Pony Mare Breed~ quarter Pony Age, Height & Gender~ 14 yrs old, 14.1 Hands, Mare Horse's current job and future intended uses~ Barrel Racing. __________________ Proud Owner To Pogo 15 yr old Quarter Pony Mare Thunder 30 yr old Hackney/Quarter Pony Gelding

06-04-2008, 09:21 PM
pvf Regional Forums Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 6,441	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. __________________ www.prairieviewfarms.net Raising Reg. Paints and Quarter horses

06-04-2008, 09:24 PM
pvf Regional Forums Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 6,441	If you want to learn more about conformation read these: Horse Conformations for Dummies- P.1 Conformation for Dummies P.2 __________________ www.prairieviewfarms.net Raising Reg. Paints and Quarter horses Last edited by pvf : 06-04-2008 at 09:26 PM.

06-06-2008, 12:21 PM
Tobiesmom Weanling Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 444	I'll take a go on her.... She's appears to have nice legs set squarely on her body, but her bone is a little light for my taste. She has a sort of 'big horse' body set on shorter, finer boned legs. She has a nice lean neck that should help her in maneuvering and placing herself correctly. The mare may be a little over-conditoned (a little tubby), but continued riding will pull her tummy up. She has a nice shoulder with a deep heart girth. She is a bit light in muscle -I'd like to see more muscle bulk on this mare, particularly in her forearm, and in her inner and outer thigh. (Some muscle can be developed - some is just genetic.) She has a kind, intelligent eye, although her head is a bit long. Overall, she is an attractive horse that is well taken care of.

06-06-2008, 12:37 PM
shadow Weanling Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SW ohio Posts: 295	Nice looking little mare, a little on the plump side, I'd like to see a closeup of the right front knee. I see a lump, may be the pic angle or may be arthritis? I'll bet she can run...