APHA Yearling

hawk · 08-20-2008, 04:16 PM

Breed: APHA
Age: 1 year
Gender: gelding
Height: 15.1
Horse's current job and future intended uses: Currently job: pasture mower - future intended uses: western pleasure and trail.
Additional Information: Waiting on transfer of APHA papers; will add pedigree later.

*Sorry for the huge pictures, photobucket is being a pain in the butt!

What do you guys think of him? All honest opinions are asked

pvf · 08-20-2008, 05:08 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

nrhareiner · 08-20-2008, 09:15 PM

Boy can we say funky grouth spert??? 4 pictures and I see differnt things in each one so not sure which is correct. If you could get pictures of him on level ground standing square would help as I do not think what I am seeing it what he really is.

Heidi

hawk · 08-20-2008, 09:37 PM

Yeah, I know.. the "ugly" spurt to becoming a beautiful handsome swan

Once he gets transfered to my home, I will tidy him up and get some nice squared shots of him on all angles of this "ugly" baby swan

Thanks.

nrhareiner · 08-20-2008, 09:48 PM

He is a large yearling at 15'1. Put some waght on him and a bit of musle and I bet he will look a lot differnt.

Heidi

hawk · 08-20-2008, 09:58 PM

Ohh i know he is BIG lol. Right now these are the only pics i have of him, he is in manitobia canada and i am in ontario canada. He will be comming to me on a few weeks i just wanted peoples input.

hawk · 08-20-2008, 09:59 PM

Oh gotta love that Geeky yearling stage they go thou lol

nrhareiner · 08-20-2008, 10:03 PM

Thing is with those pistures he look very long and his neck dose not look right. His shoulder looks like it is, not sure of the word I am looking for but it looks like it dose not tie in correctly. But I do not think that is an accurate assesment of what he really is.

That is why I will reserve assesment until I see new pictures.

What I see that if he fills out the way I think he will he looks like he will be a nice mover and will have a HUS H/J look to him.

Heidi

reiningfan · 08-30-2008, 10:42 AM

I'm seeing a coarse head, a neck that doesn't tie in nicely, too thin boned legs for the size of him, high hocks, and long.
As a yearling, his being downhill doesn't bother me too much yet, as he is still growing into himself.
When you get some new pics, post them. These are really hard to judge him from. They have not put him in a flattering pose at all.

BarnBum · 08-30-2008, 10:50 AM

Whether its a growth spurt, gawkly yearlying age or uneven ground, I see nothing that makes me go WOW. Long, thin neck that ties deep into the chest, wierd shoulder angle, no muscle and very thin. Sorry, you wanted input.

breburtch · 08-30-2008, 11:15 AM

I have to agree with barnbum. Even when he's done growing I think he'll still be awkard looking due to the length of his necka nd how everything ties into eachother. He may not be ugly per say but definatly don't see him becoming a horse that makes my eyes pop out of my head and stare at how gorgeous he is.

But aslong as you love him and get wieght and muscle on him and have him trained and actually doing something with him then thats all that matters

rivervu2 · 08-30-2008, 07:59 PM

I like his size and coloring. He may turn out to be a great HUS prospect. Yearlings are tough to evaluate because they go through the uglies, especially a yearling of his size. Our yearling changes weekly and is now so butt-high she looks like an alien.

Hopefully his shoulder/neck will improve with some groceries. Otherwise I think you need to be patient with this one and not start him until he's 2 1/2 - 3 years old. Let him grow and you may end up with a really nice horse.

sassyblues · 08-30-2008, 09:31 PM

Nice coloring, maybe his growth spurt, but I do agree on his neck, shoulder and head. I don't see that changing. Pretty boy though.

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08-20-2008, 04:16 PM
hawk Halter broke Join Date: May 2008 Location: brampton Posts: 177	APHA Yearling Breed: APHA Age: 1 year Gender: gelding Height: 15.1 Horse's current job and future intended uses: Currently job: pasture mower - future intended uses: western pleasure and trail. Additional Information: Waiting on transfer of APHA papers; will add pedigree later. *Sorry for the huge pictures, photobucket is being a pain in the butt! What do you guys think of him? All honest opinions are asked

08-20-2008, 05:08 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. 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

08-20-2008, 09:15 PM
nrhareiner Yearling Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 740	Boy can we say funky grouth spert??? 4 pictures and I see differnt things in each one so not sure which is correct. If you could get pictures of him on level ground standing square would help as I do not think what I am seeing it what he really is. Heidi __________________ Double Eagle Photography www.doubleeagleph.com Definision of Gun Control: Hiting what you aim at.

08-20-2008, 09:37 PM
hawk Halter broke Join Date: May 2008 Location: brampton Posts: 177	Yeah, I know.. the "ugly" spurt to becoming a beautiful handsome swan Once he gets transfered to my home, I will tidy him up and get some nice squared shots of him on all angles of this "ugly" baby swan Thanks.

08-20-2008, 09:48 PM
nrhareiner Yearling Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 740	He is a large yearling at 15'1. Put some waght on him and a bit of musle and I bet he will look a lot differnt. Heidi __________________ Double Eagle Photography www.doubleeagleph.com Definision of Gun Control: Hiting what you aim at.

08-20-2008, 09:58 PM
hawk Halter broke Join Date: May 2008 Location: brampton Posts: 177	ohh i know... Ohh i know he is BIG lol. Right now these are the only pics i have of him, he is in manitobia canada and i am in ontario canada. He will be comming to me on a few weeks i just wanted peoples input.

08-20-2008, 09:59 PM
hawk Halter broke Join Date: May 2008 Location: brampton Posts: 177	and.. Oh gotta love that Geeky yearling stage they go thou lol

08-20-2008, 10:03 PM
nrhareiner Yearling Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 740	Thing is with those pistures he look very long and his neck dose not look right. His shoulder looks like it is, not sure of the word I am looking for but it looks like it dose not tie in correctly. But I do not think that is an accurate assesment of what he really is. That is why I will reserve assesment until I see new pictures. What I see that if he fills out the way I think he will he looks like he will be a nice mover and will have a HUS H/J look to him. Heidi __________________ Double Eagle Photography www.doubleeagleph.com Definision of Gun Control: Hiting what you aim at.

08-30-2008, 10:42 AM
reiningfan Yearling Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Western Manitoba, Canada Posts: 516	I'm seeing a coarse head, a neck that doesn't tie in nicely, too thin boned legs for the size of him, high hocks, and long. As a yearling, his being downhill doesn't bother me too much yet, as he is still growing into himself. When you get some new pics, post them. These are really hard to judge him from. They have not put him in a flattering pose at all.

08-30-2008, 10:50 AM
BarnBum Greenbroke Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 3,609	Whether its a growth spurt, gawkly yearlying age or uneven ground, I see nothing that makes me go WOW. Long, thin neck that ties deep into the chest, wierd shoulder angle, no muscle and very thin. Sorry, you wanted input. __________________ Murphys Horse Law - A horse's misbehavior will be in direct proportion to the number of people who are watching !!

08-30-2008, 11:15 AM
breburtch Coming two Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ennismore, Ontario Posts: 1,899	I have to agree with barnbum. Even when he's done growing I think he'll still be awkard looking due to the length of his necka nd how everything ties into eachother. He may not be ugly per say but definatly don't see him becoming a horse that makes my eyes pop out of my head and stare at how gorgeous he is. But aslong as you love him and get wieght and muscle on him and have him trained and actually doing something with him then thats all that matters

08-30-2008, 07:59 PM
rivervu2 Yearling Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 979	I like his size and coloring. He may turn out to be a great HUS prospect. Yearlings are tough to evaluate because they go through the uglies, especially a yearling of his size. Our yearling changes weekly and is now so butt-high she looks like an alien. Hopefully his shoulder/neck will improve with some groceries. Otherwise I think you need to be patient with this one and not start him until he's 2 1/2 - 3 years old. Let him grow and you may end up with a really nice horse.

08-30-2008, 09:31 PM
sassyblues Halter broke Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: florida Posts: 83	Nice coloring, maybe his growth spurt, but I do agree on his neck, shoulder and head. I don't see that changing. Pretty boy though. __________________ www.goflyakite2000.com