Opinions please

[Halfpass]

Going to see this yearling on thurs, what do you think?

He was bred at Brendon Stud in Pyecombe is out of a Grade A Mare called Kiaora and a Grade A Stallion called Leonardo.

The rest is as the advert.

http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/marketplace/classified/details.php?id=33042

 

[mrdarcy]

Her neck looks set on upside down to me... nice colour though. I do like duns

 

[Halfpass]

Hmm I thought that but she said on phone its angle of picture!!! Could be worked on though!!!

 

[vic07]

all (most) yearlings look foul! I have despaired of one of mine. Have been told you need to look at them as a 4 month foal to have an idea of what they will be!

 

[meandmyself]

Looks a bit poor to me, even for a young un! I don't think it's the best photo THB either. Looks to have a decent shoulder, and nice front legs. Back legs look a bit weak, but could be built up with work.

I'd want to take a look in person before I decided.

 

[Halfpass]

I thought that when looking at ads. Probably only saw 1/2 that were 'good looking' at that age and they were way out of my price range. However not having ever looked for a yearling i'm not sure if this seems good or not but it is what I am looking for so I thought I'd get opinions abd go and have little look.

 

[Irishcobs]

Looks like its hit the ugly stage. Our yearling at work has just hit it too.
From what I can see it has nice big hocks and knees. And a nice shoulder.
Well worth a look.

 

[Halfpass]

Thats exactly what I had planned to do. Don't think the photo does any justice. I just need to level headed person to accompany me now!!!!

 

[Halfpass]

What about the price though? Is that reasonable? and does anyone have any clues on the breeding side? Have emailed Brendon Stud but no reply as yet.

 

[Irishcobs]

Well on BSJA website, theres a Leonardo ridden by James Billington that was 6th in Young Rider European Grand Prix at the Wales and the West.
But I can't find the dam.
Price is about right if both parents are grade As.

 

[GTs]

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Her neck looks set on upside down to me..

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A long mane adds to that illusion.

 

[Sarah B]

I see the horse is from Dover - near to me

 

[JessPickle]

bred up the road from me. (sorry I get distracted easily!)

 

[vic07]

have a pic of my ugly yearling and now a not so ugly 2 yo if it helps! The price is probably what it has cost to breed her and get her to a yearling. Very little profit if mine are any comparision!

 

[burtie]

He does nothing for me even taking into consideration the age and the 'ugly' phase. I have seen a fair number of well bred warmbloods at that age and they still look put together right. He looks very poor and I don't like the set of his hind legs. He may grow out of it and turn into a swan but personally I wouldn't risk it!


of course it may be an terrible photo, so if he is local to your I suppose looking at him in the flesh wouldn't hurt.

 

[AmyMay]

Don't like anything about it. It has hideous legs and joints. Enough to put me off I'm afraid.

 

[JoBo]

I'm sorry but definitely not my type either!

 

[KatB]

Sorry don't like it. Doesnt look like has a nice head, neck is set on badly for a dressage horse, and if they've been showing it, why is it not plaited?! Shows lack of pride IMO. Needs to have bit more condition on it to.

 

[piaffe]

Im afriad i dont like it very much at all. I dont like its head and its neck is pitiful. however, it might just because its a babe and needs to sort out its frame more.

 

[Sparklet]

It does look a bit odd but I suspect that is a gawky age thing. It should turn out okay with the breeding.