Thoughts on this 3yr old?

[montanna]

What do you all think of this 3yr old - conformation wise? Would be to showjump.

Born 7/7/10 Dutch Warmblood.

 

[Dizzleton]

Feet look a bit small and upright, especially at the back. Looks a little long through the back - I'm no expert though! Overall I'd say he's nice for a 3 yo

 

[s4sugar]

I'd like to see photos from front & rear.

 

[montanna]

Yes, apologies for rubbish pics. Sun was going down and stood side on she had my shadow on her.
Will try and get some better pics - she has a lot more growing/filling out to do - only stands about 15.3hh at the moment.

 

[kerrieberry2]

I'm no expert but conspared to my 3 yr old who's 15,3 ish she looks really compact. Mines 6'6 in a rug but is bum high still So 16'1 at the bum

 

[montanna]

She is only in a 6'0 rug at the moment (with room!) & would say she is quite short in the back (17.5 saddle looks quite ridiculous on her at the mo! lol).

Her mum was only 15.2/15.3, dad was 16.1hh - hoping she makes 16.1hh

 

[Meowy Catkin]

Better photos are needed really. However I can't see anything awful with her hooves, but it's hard to see with the dark marks on them (water splashed on them maybe?) and the fact they fade into the concrete background. She does have a lot of growing to do, so looking at her sire, dam and any older siblings will be helpful to you.

 

[SusieT]

I woudl say more likely to be an allrounder than top class jumper based solely on conformation but I could be wrong. Back looks long, shoulder a bit upright and a bit straight through the back legs.

 

[Singing Dawg]

I agree, small feet, and for me too slack in the pastern for serious jumping.

 

[montanna]

Lots of negatives being brought up which is interesting.
The sloping front pasterns are what first stood out to me - does anyone have any experience of issues arriving from this?

 

[MS123]

Pasterns were what first stood out for me too! My friends mare was PTS because of dropped heels (caused by having long pasterns), and my other friends horse had to be retired due to the same problem.

Sorry, I know that's not what you would have wanted to hear.

Best of luck in your decision x