Meet Perry and Mich - horse show people, please comment!

Perrys_mama · 10-23-2006, 12:30 PM

Here I am with my little guy. For scale, I am 5'10", and he is a year and a half. He's from a PMU, if you add up all his fractions he comes out at 1/2 QH, 3/8 draft and 1/8 paint. Yes, he is FILTHY...we're working on it...too cold already for a bath!

Okay all, I've had a few people look at Perry this week and they all commented that he is nice looking.

All you halter people...is he worth showing in halter? What breed? He could qualify as a breeding stock Quarter Horse with AQHA (I think), he is NAERIC registered as "light horse" and a few people suggested I register him as a Canadian Pinto (he does qualify, even with the drafty bits). I could do open breed light horse shows with him, but I have no idea if we would be laughed out of the ring in any of these.

I really want to get into showing, I of course think he is the most beautful boy ever. I am open to English or Western, or both...I've had a few suggestions that I enter him in two-year old showmanship, which I will do, but I am curious about halter.

Does he have the look? Other suggestions for showing him as a two year old? I'm not getting on his back until he's at least three, so please no riding suggestions yet!

The little Friesian in the background isn't mine... I wish! She's 5 months and BEAUTIFUL!

Here he is as a week-old

And as a weanling last fall (much cleaner!)

pennyrain · 10-23-2006, 12:37 PM

He's gorgeous! What are your plans for him?

**QuarterCowGirl** · 10-23-2006, 12:39 PM

What a nice looking boy! You must be very proud of him.

Perrys_mama · 10-23-2006, 12:41 PM

Thanks! No plans yet...we'll see what he turns into. We're going to try some open breed halter shows, mostly for experience in the spring/summer...but once we start under saddle I'll see what he likes!

Perrys_mama · 11-01-2006, 12:01 PM

moved message up top.

Kahlua_Twist · 11-01-2006, 12:12 PM

He won't qualify for anything with AQHA but if you "forget" about his drafty influence (which you can't really see all that much anyways) he could likely be reg'd Canadian Pinto and PtHA. I don't recall if they have restrictions on draftyness...so maybe you won't evenhave to forget about that...

gbarmranch · 11-01-2006, 12:43 PM

Handsome boy - real pretty markings...

Rev · 11-02-2006, 10:48 AM

You could take him to an American Warmblood Inspection, or even try the Performance Horse Registry.

ToveroMom · 11-02-2006, 07:35 PM

I don't think PtHA takes draft crosses.

beth55051 · 11-02-2006, 09:41 PM

They don't. I'm not sure what their criteria is for "drafty" though. But when they are in doubt they will do an inspection before registering.

Luv2Game · 11-03-2006, 07:14 AM

He's a beauty!!!!!

beckyp · 11-04-2006, 02:40 AM

He is a good looking guy!

10-23-2006, 12:30 PM
Perrys_mama Yearling Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 887	Meet Perry and Mich - horse show people, please comment! Here I am with my little guy. For scale, I am 5'10", and he is a year and a half. He's from a PMU, if you add up all his fractions he comes out at 1/2 QH, 3/8 draft and 1/8 paint. Yes, he is FILTHY...we're working on it...too cold already for a bath! Okay all, I've had a few people look at Perry this week and they all commented that he is nice looking. All you halter people...is he worth showing in halter? What breed? He could qualify as a breeding stock Quarter Horse with AQHA (I think), he is NAERIC registered as "light horse" and a few people suggested I register him as a Canadian Pinto (he does qualify, even with the drafty bits). I could do open breed light horse shows with him, but I have no idea if we would be laughed out of the ring in any of these. I really want to get into showing, I of course think he is the most beautful boy ever. I am open to English or Western, or both...I've had a few suggestions that I enter him in two-year old showmanship, which I will do, but I am curious about halter. Does he have the look? Other suggestions for showing him as a two year old? I'm not getting on his back until he's at least three, so please no riding suggestions yet! The little Friesian in the background isn't mine... I wish! She's 5 months and BEAUTIFUL! Here he is as a week-old And as a weanling last fall (much cleaner!)

10-23-2006, 12:37 PM
pennyrain Yearling Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: minnesota Posts: 783	He's gorgeous! What are your plans for him?

10-23-2006, 12:39 PM
QuarterCowGirl Welcome and Introductions Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ontario, CANADA Posts: 7,384	What a nice looking boy! You must be very proud of him. __________________ I'm a farmer - I'll grow on you.

10-23-2006, 12:41 PM
Perrys_mama Yearling Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 887	Thanks! No plans yet...we'll see what he turns into. We're going to try some open breed halter shows, mostly for experience in the spring/summer...but once we start under saddle I'll see what he likes!

11-01-2006, 12:01 PM
Perrys_mama Yearling Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 887	moved message up top.

11-01-2006, 12:12 PM
Kahlua_Twist Started Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sudbury area, ON Posts: 2,848	He won't qualify for anything with AQHA but if you "forget" about his drafty influence (which you can't really see all that much anyways) he could likely be reg'd Canadian Pinto and PtHA. I don't recall if they have restrictions on draftyness...so maybe you won't evenhave to forget about that...

11-01-2006, 12:43 PM
gbarmranch Pasture Pet Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mayberry Posts: 32,635	Handsome boy - real pretty markings... __________________ http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann Quality Foundation Quarter Horses If you believe what you like in the Gospel, and reject what you don't like, it is not the Gospel you believe, but yourself." Augustine of Hippo

11-02-2006, 10:48 AM
Rev Halter broke Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New York State Posts: 189	You could take him to an American Warmblood Inspection, or even try the Performance Horse Registry.

11-02-2006, 07:35 PM
ToveroMom Pasture Pet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cleveland TX Posts: 17,059	I don't think PtHA takes draft crosses. __________________

11-02-2006, 09:41 PM
beth55051 Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: East Central Minnesota Posts: 7,977	They don't. I'm not sure what their criteria is for "drafty" though. But when they are in doubt they will do an inspection before registering. __________________ *Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened.*

11-03-2006, 07:14 AM
Luv2Game Long Yearling Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,459	He's a beauty!!!!! __________________ "Horses know nothing of money, status, beauty or accomplishment...Horses see only our hearts, and they accept or reject us based on what they find within... - Mary Midkiff

11-04-2006, 02:40 AM
beckyp Seasoned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: utica,ky Posts: 4,471	He is a good looking guy! __________________ If not at home try the barn.