PR Sugar McCue

Freedomnchrist · 06-21-2008, 06:49 PM

Breed: APHA
Age: 9
Gender: Mare
Height: 56 inches
Horse's current job and future intended uses: Trails
Additional Information: Sugar has been up for critique before....but now that I have had her for a while....she looks much better than before. I also have taken better photos since then.

I would like to know if she has a particular "look" to her.

To me she seems a tad bit on the small side.

Sorry...best I could get for a behind shot.

Thanks!

pvf · 06-24-2008, 02:53 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.

For help understanding conformation better check out these to threads:
Horse Conformations for Dummies- P.1
Conformation for Dummies P.2

luckierthanhelooks · 06-24-2008, 03:12 PM

I think she is adorable.. alittle on the short side at 14 hands.. but that isnt really a bad thing.. probably she is to small for shows unless she had a small youth rider.. but her head could be more femine, is kind of coarse, she has a nice clean throatlatch, her neck is a good length, but ties in alittle to low in her chest, she has a decent shoulder angle, and her topline/underline ratio is good.. you want short on top (withers to croup.. long underneath) she has a nice enough hip, and the angle matches her shoulder. She is standing alittle camped out behind, but I think it is how she is standing.. Her hocks could be set alittle lower, her front legs look nice and straight.. she is standing really narrow, but again I think it is how she is standing. The one thing I would worry about her is that her pasterns are on the long and slopeing side.. make sure you keep her feet well shod. All in all she looks like she is in great condition, and I think she would make an excellent trail mount, or even local shows, 4-h or pony club.

Freedomnchrist · 06-25-2008, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luckierthanhelooks

I think she is adorable.. alittle on the short side at 14 hands.. but that isnt really a bad thing.. probably she is to small for shows unless she had a small youth rider.. but her head could be more femine, is kind of coarse, she has a nice clean throatlatch, her neck is a good length, but ties in alittle to low in her chest, she has a decent shoulder angle, and her topline/underline ratio is good.. you want short on top (withers to croup.. long underneath) she has a nice enough hip, and the angle matches her shoulder. She is standing alittle camped out behind, but I think it is how she is standing.. Her hocks could be set alittle lower, her front legs look nice and straight.. she is standing really narrow, but again I think it is how she is standing. The one thing I would worry about her is that her pasterns are on the long and slopeing side.. make sure you keep her feet well shod. All in all she looks like she is in great condition, and I think she would make an excellent trail mount, or even local shows, 4-h or pony club.

Alright...thank you my friend! I finally got someone to give me some critiques to look up what they mean!

Thank you!

Freedomnchrist · 06-25-2008, 11:14 AM

Here is a better head shot.

Appy_527 · 06-26-2008, 02:47 PM

I wish you lived in Michigan....I want her!!!

Can I have her?? Just kidding.

She is so pretty. I personally like smaller horses. Strange, since I'm 5'7", but I do love the smaller ones. Conformation wise, I agree with the previous posts. Although I disagree with her head being "coarse". I think she has a very nice head. She is a stock breed, remember. I also love her color and overall I think she is put together very nicely.

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06-21-2008, 06:49 PM
Freedomnchrist Greenbroke Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,312	PR Sugar McCue Breed: APHA Age: 9 Gender: Mare Height: 56 inches Horse's current job and future intended uses: Trails Additional Information: Sugar has been up for critique before....but now that I have had her for a while....she looks much better than before. I also have taken better photos since then. I would like to know if she has a particular "look" to her. To me she seems a tad bit on the small side. Sorry...best I could get for a behind shot. Thanks!

06-24-2008, 02:53 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. For help understanding conformation better check out these to threads: Horse Conformations for Dummies- P.1 Conformation for Dummies P.2 __________________ www.prairieviewfarms.net Raising Reg. Paints and Quarter horses

06-24-2008, 03:12 PM
luckierthanhelooks Halter broke Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: washington Posts: 118	I think she is adorable.. alittle on the short side at 14 hands.. but that isnt really a bad thing.. probably she is to small for shows unless she had a small youth rider.. but her head could be more femine, is kind of coarse, she has a nice clean throatlatch, her neck is a good length, but ties in alittle to low in her chest, she has a decent shoulder angle, and her topline/underline ratio is good.. you want short on top (withers to croup.. long underneath) she has a nice enough hip, and the angle matches her shoulder. She is standing alittle camped out behind, but I think it is how she is standing.. Her hocks could be set alittle lower, her front legs look nice and straight.. she is standing really narrow, but again I think it is how she is standing. The one thing I would worry about her is that her pasterns are on the long and slopeing side.. make sure you keep her feet well shod. All in all she looks like she is in great condition, and I think she would make an excellent trail mount, or even local shows, 4-h or pony club.

06-25-2008, 11:14 AM
Freedomnchrist Greenbroke Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,312	Better Head Shot Here is a better head shot.

06-26-2008, 02:47 PM
Appy_527 Halter broke Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 99	I wish you lived in Michigan....I want her!!! Can I have her?? Just kidding. She is so pretty. I personally like smaller horses. Strange, since I'm 5'7", but I do love the smaller ones. Conformation wise, I agree with the previous posts. Although I disagree with her head being "coarse". I think she has a very nice head. She is a stock breed, remember. I also love her color and overall I think she is put together very nicely. __________________ "And God said, "Let there be horses!"