Is this what you call a camped out horse?

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I went to look at some young unbroken horses over the weekend. There is a little guy that I really like but I am wondering if he is what you call camped out with his hind legs? He seems to reach fairly well under himself but his hock also seems to move out quite far behind his hind quarter. I know that a camped out horse is not ideal, especially for jumping. Video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCfxRD-d1ms he is a five year old unstarted which is late I know. Owner is offering a free trial on either of these horses. This is the other gelding. Four year old. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHVxSRDqWJA . Seems to have a better step under his body and less out the back but perhaps still a bit short on his femur? Would be keen to give either a try but am worried about any confirmation issues that might affect soundness. Would like either of them to be an all rounder. Any views welcome. Thanks.
 
If you want to jump I'd pick the second horse, he has a great attitude.
The first is very long inhe hind cannon and flat across the croup imo
 
As we all like different things; I'd go for the first one; he's exactly the sort of horse I own and like. I don't care for the second one at all and I wouldn't consider buying him.
 
Thanks for that. Do you see what I mean about his hock action behind him when trotting (the 5 year old)? Just wondering for jumping him. I like different things with each of them but the little guy has more TB in him which will help for any cross country.
 
JB Eventer said:
Thanks for that. Do you see what I mean about his hock action behind him when trotting (the 5 year old)? Just wondering for jumping him. I like different things with each of them but the little guy has more TB in him which will help for any cross country.
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He looks exactly like my Holsteiner showjumping mares. That's how they strut their stuff when they're loose schooled.
 
Thank you. Yes, he turned 5 last week. I am hoping that if we take him slowly and get him long lining for a decent amount of time before getting on him that we can gradually build him up. I have been offered a trial period so it will give the opportunity to assess the temperament and body to stand up to being broken later in life.
 
JB Eventer said:
She is lovely and appears to love to play :-)
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That she does :smile3: Not right now though as she has a brand new baby so she's in mummy mode now, very careful and adoring of her baby.

I don't think you'll go wrong with the 5 year old tbh. He looks like he's bred to jump and will have a heck of a pop on him. Our Holsteiner mares don't ride like that btw, they are very sensible and respectful under saddle. They just like to have a blast when they're free bombing around in the arena (sans bambino).
 
I am hoping that he will be a good all rounder, who can dressage and jump indoors over the winter when the eventing has stopped. Always so much more unknown when they are not under saddle yet but I believe that he is ready for a job to do!
 
I like the first one as he seems to have a bounce in his step and quite prancey and looks like a dressage project to me (i'm not good at confo tho!)

Second one i like as he looks sturdy and like you said has a nice reach under him.

I'd go for the first one if i was confident enough.
 
LittleMonster said:
I like the first one as he seems to have a bounce in his step and quite prancey and looks like a dressage project to me (i'm not good at confo tho!)

Second one i like as he looks sturdy and like you said has a nice reach under him.

I'd go for the first one if i was confident enough.
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Yes I hope that he will be fairly good at dressage and also able to jump too. I just want a horse that will eventually be happy to do a bit of everything. I am having his conformation professionally assessed and I should get that report back tonight or tomorrow. Keeping my fingers crossed!
 
I prefer the first one, basically because he moves like my 5 YO. My boy jumps well, and rarely touches a pole with his back end.

To make a decision though, when buying a youngster for jumping, id like to see them loose jump first
 
JB Eventer said:
Yes I hope that he will be fairly good at dressage and also able to jump too. I just want a horse that will eventually be happy to do a bit of everything. I am having his conformation professionally assessed and I should get that report back tonight or tomorrow. Keeping my fingers crossed!
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Good luck!!! :)
 
I paid to get a professional conformation assessment on both horses and unfortunately neither are felt to have correct conformation for long-term soundness :-( Back to the drawing board for me. Thanks for comments and thoughts!
 
JB Eventer said:
I paid to get a professional conformation assessment on both horses and unfortunately neither are felt to have correct conformation for long-term soundness :-( Back to the drawing board for me. Thanks for comments and thoughts!
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I don't really know what that means but out of interest what faults did the professional conformation assessor find they had in real life?
 
Sorry I have not seen any photos. Camping to me means taking a pee stance!!

I have a horse, expensively backed with superb conformation. He did not want to canter with a rider. I was sure he had a back problem though passed sound by 5 vets!!! A dressage rider agreed with me and advised not to waste my money with local vets but take him to the Professor an FEI vet.

By this time the horse rising 5 had started to 'camp'. X-rays revealed badly healed fracture in his neck, bone chip on front foot, and two kissing spines - treatable at a cost.

He had been involved in an accident probably in the first year of his life. Without a rider he is a superb looking horse.
 
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