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Could anyone comment on the confo of this fella- he's 2 and I am worried his confo is putting people off? hence why he's not selling? This is the pic I think best shows him from the side as he's stood 4 square although there is a slope to the drive (he's kept at home so level surfaces arent easy to come by!)
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if his confo is bad- would you change the pic or drop the price or just keep him or give him away!
 
Id tidy up his mane (his neck looks a bit short and chunky and might be improved by pulling his mane so that it just covers half the width of his neck) and take another photo with him in an "open" stance. That will take attention away from his hindlimbs (specifically his hocks) and make him appear less "over"in front. I wouldnt be expecting to have to give him away!
 
i'd agree, he's a nice sort, and you'd do well to tidy him up and stand him up better before you take more pics. Try to get him in the sunshine too if you can or against a lighter background so folk can see his head more clearly.

if you wan to give him away you could give him to me! ;)
 
I think, confo aside, that most people don't want to buy horses at this age.

Don't forget theres at least another two years before they can start being ridden properly.

I went to see a colt at a breeders over the weekend and he had three gorgeous yearlings and two year olds, fab breeding confo and movement but just not selling.

I think most people like getting them either at the foal stage or at three so they can actually start doing more with them.

Also they do tend to look a bit funny at this point in their life. Never the prettiest stage for a horse :o

Do a few more pics for proper confo comments. Front, back and both sides.
 
What a nice sort.

Give him a brush, tidy up his mane, have him standing over ground, rather than his hocks underneath him - and have him held rather than tied up.
 
A tip to all those taking photos: The sun should be BEHIND you, either directly (watch for shadows) or over a shoulder.

I used to take product photos for magazines and achieving the above is sometimes a real pain, as you have to watch the background carefully for things you don't want in the photo.

The alternative is flare (bright spots) on the photo and the subject, in this case a rather super looking lad, in shadow, which will not help show him off to his best.
 
lindsayH said:
I too think he is rather a nice looking boy. What breed is he?
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Traditional Cob x Appaloosa. I have to admit to not bothering with his mane as I don't show him- I take him to the shows as a travel buddy for my NF- will have a go at tidying him up this evening :)
 
amymay said:
What a nice sort. Totally agree.

Give him a brush, tidy up his mane, have him standing over ground, rather than his hocks underneath him - and have him held rather than tied up. All you need to do is push him back one step in that photo, horses are just not selling I'm affraid.
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Good luck.
 
I'd chose a nice sunny day, give him a bath, stick a nice little bridle on him and even go as far as to plait and trim him up and he'll look a completely different animal. Find a nice spot with not too much going on in terms of background and not in the shade and away you go!
 
CBFan said:
I'd chose a nice sunny day, give him a bath, stick a nice little bridle on him and even go as far as to plait and trim him up and he'll look a completely different animal. Find a nice spot with not too much going on in terms of background and not in the shade and away you go!
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would you take off the feathering on his legs ( there isnt as much in the pics as he has now as that pic was from end of April) although he hasnt got full feathering- I wasnt sure if I ought to leave them- or would a buyer be looking for something without?



really good tips folks! thanks- I've only ever sold one of my horses and he kind of sold himself so I am clueless at this!
 
shadowboy said:
would you take off the feathering on his legs ( there isnt as much in the pics as he has now as that pic was from end of April) although he hasnt got full feathering- I wasnt sure if I ought to leave them- or would a buyer be looking for something without?



really good tips folks! thanks- I've only ever sold one of my horses and he kind of sold himself so I am clueless at this!
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WEll tbh any buyer worth their salt will soon be able to tell if you've taken the feather off, so that isn't really worth the effort IMO. You're not trying to change him just to show him as he is but in the best light so to speak. Try to get his front end slightly uphill, trim his mane so that his neck can be seen and get him out of the shadow. He will look so much better. But I do agree that 2 yr old is a difficult age to sell - why would any-one want one?
 
hmmmmm It's difficult really. If he only had the amount of feather he's got in the pic I'd say trim it off but if he's now got more I'd probably leave it... depends what you're selling him as really. I just think if they've only got a straggly bit of feather they look sooo much tidier without it! Tidy his mane, give him a bath and see how you feel.
 
I really like him, he is my type of horse. But then every horse seems to be my type of horse. :D . do agree that pulling his mane would smarten him up :) best of luck ..x
 
I like him, think he will be a really nice sort.
It wouldnt bother me about a long mane or feathers either.

I agree with he could do with being stood a bit more correctly as he is stood underneath himself.

The only other thing I can think of is that he is priced wrongly or you live in a difficult to reach place maybe.

I bought a yearling last year and yours would have been the type I would have bought.

Why are you selling him, I think he will be lovely in a year or two.

What have you written on the advert, pm if you like.
 
He's actualy very nice, and looking good for a 2yr old too.

I would tart him up and get better photo's.

Yes, I would have his feathers off - it can make them a totally different looking horse:

With ankle warmers:
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Either get him mane pulled and neatened up OR take a picture from the other side.

Get him standing on a very slight uphill slope if you don't have anywhere flat, and with one leg out behind. He's obviously bum high with being a baby, but there's no need to emphasise it! Stand up a slight slope or with a hind leg out will stop him 'standing over' himself.
 
I think a better photo, cleaned up and in good light would help. I'd also find a nicer fitting halter for him - it's amazing what a difference that makes in the appearance of their head.
 
A nice looking little horse but he is 2 no one wants to buy a 2 year old, I advertised one of my 2 year olds last year and didint get anyone. This year he looks like a totally different horse and is backed and hacked so more likely to sell as there is more to offer. So i would keep him if you can, get him going and put him up for sale next year, hopefully the market will be better then, Im hoping so !!
 
I think he looks lovely. I guess whether he sells depends on price. The market is bad now, so he won't fetch much. Even broken in they're cheap. Is someone bought him now he'd be a cheap project for someone..
 
Mrs_Wishkabibble said:
I like him, think he will be a really nice sort.
It wouldnt bother me about a long mane or feathers either.

I agree with he could do with being stood a bit more correctly as he is stood underneath himself.

The only other thing I can think of is that he is priced wrongly or you live in a difficult to reach place maybe.

I bought a yearling last year and yours would have been the type I would have bought.

Why are you selling him, I think he will be lovely in a year or two.

What have you written on the advert, pm if you like.
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Yeah I think i'll have to get the OH out when I take next pic so he can stand him up somewere such as in the field in the sun. He is priced at £550 at the moment- currently living in Shropshire.

Re: keeping him till next year- we are going to be moving to worcester and livery there is £33 per week each pony DIY and this compared to free living at home livery is a huge extra cost hence why I need to sell him- I can only afford to livery one at that price! As I need to add on the cost of hay and straw and wormer etc etc. If I could keep him I would as he moves much better than my Newfie!
You guys are great- I'm saving this post for when Im back from visiting my mum - so I can get to work tidying him up )
 
**Vanner** said:
£550! how big is he?

** whispers to ones self ** "would hubby notice a second pony?" ;)
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ha ha - he's 13.3hh at the moment. Should make 14hh + dad-'Maverick' is 14.2hh and mum was 14.1hh Appy. :) I bought him intending to show him and hoping he would make 14.hh wich i think he will.
 
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