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TheCurlyPony

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Hello All,

Im trying to learn bout about confirmation,so i would be most greatful if some of you would be kind enough to cc for me. Don't hold back :eek:. However would you mind giving me a full explaination. ie: If the shoulder does'nt look right, what should it look like.:eek:

If any one could recommend any good books I would be most greatful.

Lets begin........................... :)


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Couldn't tell you what looks 'good' for show, but personally he looks a bit long in the back, though its hard to tell for sure with his head down...

I'll leave the REAL advice up to people with more experience :D He's very pretty! How old is he?
 
MosMum said:
Couldn't tell you what looks 'good' for show, but personally he looks a bit long in the back, though its hard to tell for sure with his head down...

I'll leave the REAL advice up to people with more experience :D He's very pretty! How old is he?
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hes just turned 6. Weve just started schooling.
 
CurlyWurly123 said:
Thanks guys, the long back is interesting because as a breed he has one vertibrate less than other horses.
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:)Interesting, is he a Bashkir? (Judging by your name)

Specific breeds sometimes have attributes that may set them apart from more usual types seen in the UK. Bashkirs are known for having rounded shoulders and straight front legs which may be counted undesirable amongst other types, so if compared to the 'normal' standard they may appear 'posty', whilst as a breed there is nothing amiss with it.

Some Barbs and most Arabians also have one less lumbar vertebrae.

An old, but informative book about conformation is

"A photographic guide to conformation" by Robert Oliver and Bob Langrish
 
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enfys said:
:)Interesting, is he a Bashkir? (Judging by your name)

Specific breeds sometimes have attributes that may set them apart from more usual types seen in the UK. Bashkirs are known for having rounded shoulders and straight front legs which may be counted undesirable amongst other types, so if compared to the 'normal' standard they may appear 'posty', whilst as a breed there is nothing amiss with it.

Some Barbs and most Arabians also have one less lumbar vertebrae.

An old, but informative book about conformation is

"A photographic guide to conformation" by Robert Oliver and Bob Langrish
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hi, yes he is a bashkir, you mention about his rounder shoulder and straight knee, how much of an advantage/disadvantage is this. Does that make sense.
 
Generally he looks a good sort.
One comment would be he looks to have a bit of a "toe out" conformation a the front By that I mean if you look closely at your first picture, the head on one, from below the fetlock joint you'll see the Middle Phalanx, between fetlock and hoof, curves outwards slightly before joining the hoof.

Nothing to worry about better than being "toed in" IMO but probably would be picked up on if showing.
 
CurlyWurly123 said:
hi, yes he is a bashkir, you mention about his rounder shoulder and straight knee, how much of an advantage/disadvantage is this. Does that make sense.
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His action will be straighter, flatter and perhaps not have the extension of some horses with a more sloping shoulder. Pros v cons...hmmm, saddle fitting could be interesting. Some say that a straighter shoulder etc could lead to more concussion damage, debatable. I have QH's (who feature in modern day Bashkir bloodlines) who also have straighter legs and lower action, and I've never had a lame one yet.
 
enfys said:
His action will be straighter, flatter and perhaps not have the extension of some horses with a more sloping shoulder. Pros v cons...hmmm, saddle fitting could be interesting. Some say that a straighter shoulder etc could lead to more concussion damage, debatable. I have QH's (who feature in modern day Bashkir bloodlines) who also have straighter legs and lower action, and I've never had a lame one yet.
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oo this is great, thankyou. Ive only had him 18 months, but hes never been lame so far.(touch wood). He has a tendency to trip in walk when hacking, im not sure if thats a conf fault or him been lazy although ive started pushing him on more and its improved a lot.
 
Off topic but where did you get your Curly from and are you in the UK? Be really interested to hear as my friend is SO allergic to horses and is after a Bashkir. Is he minimal curl as he doesn't look very curly from the photo's! He also doesn't look like he's ever shed his tail - beautiful and thick. We looked at some in North Wales which were great and always interested in other Curlies in the UK. Sorry for change of subject!!
 
Hi, thats ok i love talking curlies, iam in the uk. This is his summer coat so he looks like most horses at this time of year. Thankfully he does keep his tail and mane. I keep his mane short as hes doesnt like it been brushed when its long it goes like ringlets. He was breed in scotland, and he is a full bashkir, some are not. They are a lovely breed. They love people too, and are very loyal. If you want competition horse there not for you. If you want a safe, fun all rounder then go for it. Id never part with mine. What is your friend looking for, i did no of a unbroken mare for sale, she is only around 14hh thou.
 
Did you buy your chap from the breeders? If they have a stud please PM me the website! My friend is looking for one that she can hop on once a week or once a month to go for a hack and that's safe enough so her children can sit on it to. They are well built but I think she would want 14.2hh minimum but ideally around 15hh to 15.2. Your's is a real handsome chap. The ringlets look so cute! If I knew how to get photo's on to here I have some curly photo's on my FB page! There was a lovely buckskin stallion where we went and he looked just like an AQH. My friend would have to have a full Bashkir due to her allergies and asthma being so bad. I'd love to start a little centre with Bashkirs and do lessons etc for allergic people and asthmatics. Would be great for them to get the enjoyment that we do! Re your chaps conformation - I'd say the photo's probably don't do him justice but he's got a straight shoulder and a bit upright in front but other than that he's good a super bottom and good length of neck. When you stand them up you really want him to have his head facing left and you on his near side and stood with his near fore leg about 6 inches infront of his off fore and then his near hind about 6 inches behind his off hind so he's almost in a frozen walk stance. This way they are evenly stood and it's easier to assess their confo. If you stand him and just push him backwards on which ever front leg needs to move, it's easy to get them to stand like that. Sorry for the long winded explanation!!
 
I thought I had heard of most breeds, I have just looked on the web..... and they are georgeous.

When the curly coat comes in does it take much caring for?

What is the temperament like?

Loving them
 
Hi, you have to do nothing special with there winter coat, you can spin it, so if heard. Lol. Temp wise they are great, known for not bolting, very laid back and quiet , Make great kids ponys and are good for people would are not cönfident. Will never part with mine. Make good happy hackers. Mine is excellent in heavy traffic, combines, flyovers, doesnt bother with much.
 
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