showjump2003
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Not fab pics. Just is fetlocks I dont like! Could it be how be is standing *wishful thinking*?
Very green 4 year old
Very green 4 year old
Opinions on another horse... sorry!
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martlin
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It's really hard to say as the pictures not great and with the feathers you can hardly work out what's what.
But the first impression was 'no,no,no, that's awful', sorry
But the first impression was 'no,no,no, that's awful', sorry
Flame_
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^^^^^^^^^ What she said.
trendybraincell
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Thats a very um...unusual angle for pasterns!! The toes probably don't help though!
Bossanova
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Also stands over itself, has a short and thick neck and is too straight through the hock fgor my liking.
I'd leave alone
I'd leave alone
BobbyMondeo
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I also think you should stear clear im afraid
showjump2003
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I've not seen him myself yet (friend took the pics). Taken the morning off to go see him tomorrow so think I will go. Here's his ad
http://www.horsemart.co.uk/advert/4_yrs_15_2_hh_black_lancashire/34301
http://www.horsemart.co.uk/advert/4_yrs_15_2_hh_black_lancashire/34301
Kenzo
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I'd keep looking.
hopppydi
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Go and have a look for your self in the flesh as it were!! Some of the photos ive taken of my horsey make him look very odd and then others make him look perfect!!
AmyMay
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Absolutely and utterly love him. Agree pasterns may look odd - but difficult to tell.
No way it's only 15.2hh though.
No way it's only 15.2hh though.
trendybraincell
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The pictures in their add are much more flattering, I would say I quite like it.agree with diane1298, have a look for yourself...pictures don't always show the full picture!
showjump2003
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No. friend said he was more 16hh.
AmyMay
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No. friend said he was more 16hh.
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No. friend said he was more 16hh.
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Evadiva1514
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He looks the spitting image of my sisters little cob when we bought him as a youngster. Like the horse above he stood over himself and looked a bit comical with a thick neck and a bit of common head. We weren't particularly bothered by his 'look' or 'conformation' as we were wanting something safe and with a sane sensible attitude (which thankfully he still has to this day). The plus side is, he has grown into himself, filled out and with time and correct work has grown into a very smart animal indeed. (He's the last little chap in my siggie!) I doubt his previous owners would recognize him these days! If i were you i'd go take a look at him and judge the horse in front of you, photos can be extremely deceptive as i have found out recently when looking for and purchasing a new one.
showjump2003
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I'm not too fussed about "correct" conformation just dont want something that won't stay sound because of it.
Mainly want a fun horse for dressage and local level jumping (3ft max eventually)
Mainly want a fun horse for dressage and local level jumping (3ft max eventually)
hatters
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I think he looks much better in his ad, I'd go and have a look - I like him.
hopppydi
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I'm not too fussed about "correct" conformation just dont want something that won't stay sound because of it.
Mainly want a fun horse for dressage and local level jumping (3ft max eventually)
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I would def go and have a look then. Obviously really bad conformation will lead to problems but he is only young and if his temp is good i would think he is worth a vet check at least. I actually quite like the look of him...could be a real stunner when he has been worked abit and grows into himself...but hey what do i know
I'm not too fussed about "correct" conformation just dont want something that won't stay sound because of it.
Mainly want a fun horse for dressage and local level jumping (3ft max eventually)
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I would def go and have a look then. Obviously really bad conformation will lead to problems but he is only young and if his temp is good i would think he is worth a vet check at least. I actually quite like the look of him...could be a real stunner when he has been worked abit and grows into himself...but hey what do i know
showjump2003
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Will get anything I buy fully vetted and blood tested.
Just didn't know what sort of problems bad fetlocks would lead to
Just didn't know what sort of problems bad fetlocks would lead to
Ranyhyn
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Benjis girl is the horse I was thinking of when i saw the advert F, I really like him and for local level I dont see why his fetlocks wont stand up to work.
hopppydi
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The thinh is his fetlocks may not be bad...honestly just go and have a look...you know you want to
AmyMay
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Just didn't know what sort of problems bad fetlocks would lead to
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You won't be buying this lovely horse if it's fetlocks are as bad in the flesh as they may look in the photo's - because it simply won't stand up to any work.
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Just didn't know what sort of problems bad fetlocks would lead to
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You won't be buying this lovely horse if it's fetlocks are as bad in the flesh as they may look in the photo's - because it simply won't stand up to any work.
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FrecklesMum
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No, No, No - DO NOT EVEN LOOK AT IT!!!
Sorry to be harsh but a horse that stands like that will never, ever stand up to hard work! The fetlock appears to almost sit behind the hoof - imagine the pressure on the pasterns.....
Look at the shot of the horse stood straight on, something is not right, its stood back on its heels.
*Mind you, I can't talk, when I put my horse up for CC, I was basically told he is buggered but I still bought him - Hides Head!*
Sorry to be harsh but a horse that stands like that will never, ever stand up to hard work! The fetlock appears to almost sit behind the hoof - imagine the pressure on the pasterns.....
Look at the shot of the horse stood straight on, something is not right, its stood back on its heels.
*Mind you, I can't talk, when I put my horse up for CC, I was basically told he is buggered but I still bought him - Hides Head!*
shadowboy
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oh my god! I thought that was Shadow! identical- how is it bred?
Jennypenny
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Sorry but I like him, I wouldn't dismiss this horse without going to look at it.
Mithras
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Short neck, long backed and upright hocks. And rather sloping pasterns. But they might be improved by good shoeing/trimming and most horses improve drastically when well muscled up. If he gives you a good feeling, I see no reason why he shouldn't do the job you want him to. You get a lot of good horses with imperfect conformation doing really well and he isn't that bad. He looks strong and at least he isn't weedy.