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[Tiddlypom]

I’ve a candidate here for a conformation critique, if you would be so kind.. This is a horse that I’m interested in purchasing, and I’m rather taken with him. He’s described as being a thoroughbred, but I don’t think that he is, he’s too chunky. I don’t think he has proper papers or a microchip, though I am told that he was bred by the notable Beswick stud.

I’m a bit concerned about the conformation of his forelegs, particularly the near fore. Would he be able to stand up to much work, do you think? Maybe a good farrier could sort him out? Am I worrying over nothing? I do like the rest of him, but maybe I’ve missed other potential issues?

Advice and comments are welcome

 

[D66]

Well he’s certainly not wooden.

 

[Zuzan]

I'm a little worried by his hind hooves........

 

[Tiddlypom]

Ha ha!

 

[Pinkvboots]

Definitely buy him his so shiny

 

[Tiddlypom]

I'm a little worried by his hind hooves........

They don’t match his fronts, do they ??

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

I think you are right to be bothered, I'd swerve him as he's a bit down at heel

 

[Trouper]

He's a grey - do you really want all that cleaning!!

 

[splashgirl45]

he is grey so its a no from me

 

[Zuzan]

I think you are right to be bothered, I'd swerve him as he's a bit down at heel

They don’t match his fronts, do they ??

I would also be very worried about chips and cracks.

 

[poiuytrewq]

Definitely buy him his so shiny

I was thinking that! Incredible shine. Must be on linseed?

 

[D66]

Nice temperament though, definitely unflappable. Have his legs been fired?

 

[OrangeAndLemon]

I'm a little worried by his hind hooves........

I think it might just be a trimming thing, I'm sure a decent farrier can give you an opinion.

Breeding sounds good. He looks a good sort for fitting a saddle to; doesn't look too unusual.

I echo the above, he's so shiny I'd worry about sliding off! Hopefully the dirt will slide off too.

 

[HeyMich]

Nah, just feed him some turmeric and he'll be fine.

 

[Roxylola]

I feel he might be a bit of a fragile sort. The hoof pattern axis on that near fore looks off as well, although that could be the angle of the photo. I think you'd have to be very careful with any sort of concussive exercise on those legs though. Hes got a lovely eye though, and not a bad front on him. I'd be surprised if he's a full tb though he's got a lot of bone

 

[ycbm]

Very worried by pointing the left fore TP. Early navicular i think.
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[AdorableAlice]

Linger and lose. I have bought him and he will be first seen in public at Royal Windsor Maxi Cob Class.

 

[Caol Ila]

He won't be spooky.

 

[blodwyn1]

This is not bred by the original Beswick
Stud. He is the product of the modern made abroad John Beswick stud who produce inferior stock!

 

[daffy44]

I'd buy him, no mucking out, and a shiny horse, whats not to like?!

 

[ycbm]

Also a bit back at the knee, one of my least favourite faults.

And undershot jaw, could cost a lot in dentistry.

 

[AdorableAlice]

This is not bred by the original Beswick
Stud. He is the product of the modern made abroad John Beswick stud who produce inferior stock!

Excuse me, don't you get calling the next HOY's supreme inferior. His name is Cobatwat and he will soon be famous.

 

[BaronSamedi]

He is a lovely colour, I’d go for it ?

 

[Roxylola]

Excuse me, don't you get calling the next HOY's supreme inferior. He name is Cobatwat and he will soon be famous.

See this is why you're an expert, I thought he was just fat - obviously, hes not fat, hes just big boned

 

[Nicnac]

I'd be more worried about his undershot jaw and dead eyes - something has switched off his brain. Has he been up with that bloke who wears full body armour?

 

[Baywonder]

He looks a good honest sort - I'd take a punt on him. As for his near fore, I'm sure a decent farrier would sort that out.

I would, however, need to buy sunglasses first, as that is one heck of a shine on his coat!

 

[AdorableAlice]

See this is why you're an expert, I thought he was just fat - obviously, hes not fat, hes just big boned

Like me then !!

 

[JackFrost]

Will you be breaking him?

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

Will you be breaking him?

Might be a shattering experience?

 

[rabatsa]

I think that he has a glazed look. His character may change when he settles in.

 

[ycbm]

Will you be breaking him?

? 10/10!