Conformation critiques for 3 year old filly

chukker4 · 07-06-2008, 10:07 PM

3 year old AQHA filly
15.3 hh
Just starting training, ideas of her potential uses would be great!

Thanks

pvf · 07-08-2008, 02:13 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

chukker4 · 07-09-2008, 05:56 PM

No thoughts? I hope that means she is perfect! LOL

gailfinney · 07-09-2008, 06:48 PM

i dont know much about conformation but i think shes perfectly lovely..she looks like a real sweetie

chukker4 · 07-09-2008, 09:20 PM

Thank you.

grullatobiano · 07-09-2008, 09:34 PM

This girl was the mystery papers one, right? Very nice filly, love her color.

Her stifle/hip angle is pretty open, and she has really nice back legs. You were going to make a jumper out of her, I think? Looks good from the power end!

Her shoulder is a little bit upright. This is really common in jumpers, it allows them to tuck up tight in the front. It is not upright to the point of a fault in my opinion.

She has longer pasterns for a QH, I bet that helps with a big floaty trot.

She has a nice heartgirth and wide throatlatch/jaw which leads to good airflow, and helps build good endurance and stamina.

Great looking horse!

chukker4 · 07-10-2008, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grullatobiano

This girl was the mystery papers one, right? Very nice filly, love her color.

Her stifle/hip angle is pretty open, and she has really nice back legs. You were going to make a jumper out of her, I think? Looks good from the power end!

Her shoulder is a little bit upright. This is really common in jumpers, it allows them to tuck up tight in the front. It is not upright to the point of a fault in my opinion.

She has longer pasterns for a QH, I bet that helps with a big floaty trot.

She has a nice heartgirth and wide throatlatch/jaw which leads to good airflow, and helps build good endurance and stamina.

Great looking horse!

Thanks for the feedback! This is "mystery paper" girl! And you are right about her trot, "float" is an understatement!

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chukker4 Halter broke Join Date: May 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberts Posts: 60	Conformation critiques for 3 year old filly 3 year old AQHA filly 15.3 hh Just starting training, ideas of her potential uses would be great! Thanks Last edited by chukker4 : 07-11-2008 at 02:32 PM. Reason: new pics

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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

07-09-2008, 05:56 PM
chukker4 Halter broke Join Date: May 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberts Posts: 60	No thoughts? I hope that means she is perfect! LOL

07-09-2008, 06:48 PM
gailfinney Weanling Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: virginia Posts: 312	i dont know much about conformation but i think shes perfectly lovely..she looks like a real sweetie

07-09-2008, 09:20 PM
chukker4 Halter broke Join Date: May 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberts Posts: 60	Thank you.

07-09-2008, 09:34 PM
grullatobiano Weanling Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Red Deer Posts: 288	This girl was the mystery papers one, right? Very nice filly, love her color. Her stifle/hip angle is pretty open, and she has really nice back legs. You were going to make a jumper out of her, I think? Looks good from the power end! Her shoulder is a little bit upright. This is really common in jumpers, it allows them to tuck up tight in the front. It is not upright to the point of a fault in my opinion. She has longer pasterns for a QH, I bet that helps with a big floaty trot. She has a nice heartgirth and wide throatlatch/jaw which leads to good airflow, and helps build good endurance and stamina. Great looking horse!