AmyMay
Situation normal
Lovely (sorry, not helpful at all 😋. Difficult to comment in full because I can't really make out the legs.
Quick question. I understand the reasoning behind most conformation requirements / desires as they help the horse to perform well and not suffer injuries. Those of you talking about horses being thick through the gullet - is there a physiological disadvantage to this or is it purely aesthetic?
I think he's absolutely stunning. I don't think he's camped under or sickle hocked although the middle photograph could give that impression but it's just how he's standing. It just shows though how this thread brings out polar opposite opinions.
Not the best photo, hazy morning and rubbish camera phone!
Sorry Wagtail (and owner), but can't agree that this horse has "perfect" conformation: not with a goose rump like that....
Bump for mine
Thanks I'm struggling as I can see it on my phone but no one else can lol... it's in my album on here? Will try again later xx
I cant see anything in an album. If you PM me a link to the photo I will post it for you though
Thoughts on Spook would be much appreciated. First horse, had him for two years now and I think I know most of his faults by now! I am finding this thread very useful as someone who knows very little about conformation! I would take Dave home in an instant, and Thumper looks pretty stunning in his summer photo (but then I'm a sucker for a gorgeous grey...)
Bump for Dexter
Thank you so much, I've tried to send via PM but still not convinced you can see it, have changed my profile to the photo I'm trying to pose if anyone can see it lol.. I'm not normally this rubbish with technology but this has beaten me hehe xxI cant see anything in an album. If you PM me a link to the photo I will post it for you though
This one to me, has the most near to perfect conformation on this thread. The only thing I would question are the ever so slightly long front pasterns, but that's debatable.
He is a useful sort but not near perfect, if there is such a thing ! and he wouldn't be the choice of a hunter or riding horse judge.
Thank you so much, I've tried to send via PM but still not convinced you can see it, have changed my profile to the photo I'm trying to pose if anyone can see it lol.. I'm not normally this rubbish with technology but this has beaten me hehe xx
Hehe small but inperfectly formed... I've changed my album setting now so can anyone see it or shall I just get my coat ����It's a tad small!
A bit better, but still on the small side.
He is a useful sort but not near perfect, if there is such a thing ! and he wouldn't be the choice of a hunter or riding horse judge.
HHO has done the big chap before, so here is a small fluffy to critique!!
He is rising 5 and will be starting his ridden career in a couple of weeks. He also gives the best cuddles of any horse/pony I've ever owned!!
Thank you 😊I'm not really clued up on ponies, but wanted to say he's so cute! He looks to have a lovely head and neck, nice slope to the shoulder, nice short cannon bones (possible slightly back at the knee but it's hard to see from the angle). Maybe a tad long in the back, but I'm used to looking at horses, not ponies.