Confirmation

[Suzjj]

Hi, I was wondering if any one could help/ advise, been looking for a new pony for My daughter , so difficult at the moment, I have seen one , will be getting vetted but just wondering if anyone could advise what they think of the confirmation, ( difficult from photos)will be to compete sj/xc
Thanks ?

 

[holeymoley]

The only thing that sticks out to me is the pasterns in front are quite long. I quite like it. But the more I look at it the more the pasterns are annoying me!

 

[Casey76]

Those pasterns, with how far in front the hoof is in front of the leg would put me off if looking for a jumping pony. I would also prefer to have the whole front leg a little more forward to make her properly up hill.

also, depending on age, she is quite bum high. Quite a shallow hind quarter.

Those front pasterns do detract from the overall look of the pony.

 

[AmyMay]

Conformation….

She doesn’t have great limbs.

 

[FestiveG]

Looks like a good Christian to me?

 

[Leandy]

Agree with the above comments. Just arrived really to say that it is conformation . Pony looks young?

 

[ycbm]

I would get the hoof polish stripped off before the vetting so the vet can see fillers and cracks and quality properly. I've known people caught out badly by that level of hoof painting.

 

[eggs]

Sorry to be pedantic but it is conformation.

How old is the pony and what has she been doing?

Horses can have excellent conformation but not do the job either physically or mentally whilst others with less than perfect conformation do the job perfectly well.

It would also depend to what level your daughter would like to compete.

I do agree with the others that the front leg/hooves look rather ungainly.

 

[Suzjj]

Thanks for all your reply’s, this is what I thought ? pasterns ... pony is 4 and has been schooled , started some jumping, looking for one to jump 90/95 sj/ xc , once ready, but as she gets older might want to do more moves lovely and seems scopey.

 

[ycbm]

Is it a Connie? If so, ask if it's been tested for HWSS and definitely get the paint off those feet.
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[Suzjj]

Agree with the above comments. Just arrived really to say that it is conformation. Pony looks young?

Yes she’s 4 year’s old , lovely pony ,moved nice , seems to have good scope just worried pasterns a bit long ?

 

[Suzjj]

Is it a Connie? If so, ask if it's been tested for HWSS and definitely get the paint off those feet.
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Yes full Connie from class 1 , has been tested n/n . Just thought pasterns looked a little long and as wanted to jump didn’t want to cause an problems. Only 4 at the moment.

 

[Suzjj]

Agree with the above comments. Just arrived really to say that it is conformation. Pony looks young?

Yes she’s 4 at the moment , so difficult finding the right one ? lovely pony though, moved nice too

 

[Identityincrisis]

The long pasterns with feet that far in front of her would make me walk away, but i understand buying is a frustrating process right now