What do you think of this horse?

He looks OK. His neck does look quite short, and to me his pasterns are upright, he's fairly high withered, and his hind quarters look weak and he still looks a bit green in his jump, but he's only 5 so will learn & mature. Overall he looks like a nice type of horse, who still needs to mature a bit though.

It's not what anybody else says or thinks though, if you like him and he is fit for the purpose, and passes the vetting, then if you want to get him.
 
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He looks like what he is an overgrown pony, I don't like his hind quarters they are very poor and weak they may improve with correct work but unlikely to ever match the front end, especially as he has pretty much finished growing.

He does look smaller than 15.3 more like 15 hands but it is very hard to judge in a photo.
 
Eat said:
He looks like what he is an overgrown pony, I don't like his hind quarters they are very poor and weak they may improve with correct work but unlikely to ever match the front end, especially as he has pretty much finished growing.
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My New Forest only finished growing when she was 7, but she had very strong & powerful hind quarters from a very young age.
 
EquiEquestrian556 said:
My New Forest only finished growing when she was 7, but she had very strong & powerful hind quarters from a very young age.
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The pony in the link is almost 7, not 5 as you wrote, I agree that if they are strong in the quarters they are often that way without work, the linked pony is very poor behind with an over developed front end to compensate, your pony is a little pocket rocket a real bundle of power.
 
I like him, looks like a very sweet and useful type. From his conformation I would think he is comfy to ride so coupled to a good temperament that would make him a good allrounder. He's got a steep croup with a good hip and good shoulder.
 
15'3 for a full Connemara? I think he is going to be a lot smaller than they say! I've never seen one over 15hh but officially they should only get up to 14'2.

That said I do have a connie x tb who is almost 16'2
 
Eat said:
The pony in the link is almost 7, not 5 as you wrote, I agree that if they are strong in the quarters they are often that way without work, the linked pony is very poor behind with an over developed front end to compensate, your pony is a little pocket rocket a real bundle of power.
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Oops I thought he was 5 for some reason, not 7. Since he is 7, then no I don't think he'll mature, like you said, perhaps with correct work, but otherwise not. Yeah, she is a rocket, and certainly is a bundle of power.
 
Kezzabell2 said:
15'3 for a full Connemara? I think he is going to be a lot smaller than they say! I've never seen one over 15hh but officially they should only get up to 14'2.

That said I do have a connie x tb who is almost 16'2
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Actually full connies can grow to this height-my friend has one who is 16 h and he is lovely. However I do think he looks smaller than 15.3.
 
I really don't like his conformation. He does have a lovely shoulder and that is as far as it goes. His back looks like it may have a tiny bit of muscle atrophy. He is camped out behind and his hocks look weak. He is also built downhill. His front legs have exceptionally long pasterns and are short in proportion to his hinds. His neck is short and poorly muscled. Sorry, but not a lot to like conformation wise, especially as they want £5k for him!
 
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I'm not feeling it for this horse :/

As others have said he looks slightly "off" behind for me (not good at conformation though), but I couldn't have told you why I felt that way. He does look about 15hh to me and agree his jump doesn't look as rounded as you'd like.

Also it looks suspiciously like he is being tweaked into a false outline to me :( He has his nose tucked in and the rider looks to be riding with her hands at her knees/ fingers tweaking at the reins (from picture 7 onwards where it looks like her middle finger is pulling at the rein) which raises red flags for me - I don't like that practice at all :(

All in all I personally wouldn't pay 5K for him sorry :/
 
I quite like him actually. There are no glaring, deal-breaking conformation abnormalities, although not sure if its the photo but his pasterns look bordering on the long side, but the angle down the front of his hoof is straight. He has a nice strong sloping shoulder with a strong front end. I agree with a few others- back end doesn't look the most powerful- but then regular work/schooling/hills can change a lot of a horse.
For general riding club type activities he looks suitable. He is a little sprawling over the fences, but that will improve with grids etc. He looks to work well, he's stepping under himself and tracking up.

Have you met him?


Is this a long term horse or something you might sale in the future? If you're planning on keeping him long term then a few minor faults can be overlooked if you really like him. If you're thinking of resale in some time then be extra picky.

At the end of the day- its doesn't matter what anyone of us thinks. You're the one that matters!
 
Connie's demand a premium .
I think based on these pictures his conformation is ordinary rather than good , at his age the hind quarters / back would need careful assessment when you tried him , you would need to make a judgement based on his history and training as to whether it's a weakness you can address .
If the way he's standing in the side on shot Is consistent then I would bet he's carrying a problem which might or might not be easily sorted .
No horse is perfect it's you who is buying and if you like him and his character is good and he passes the vetting he might be the one for you .
On size ,you need him measured photos can be deceptive .
 
sandi_84 said:
This one appeals to me more >>>>
http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/clas...nnemara-event-prospect-allrounder-454983.html

Cheaper, younger, says in ad what the pony has done, and rounder over jumps. If there was a nice stood square and a ridden on the flat pic it would have been better but hey ho possibly worth a look?

P.s your other horse is lovely :)
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thanks I need a horse rather than a pony! 15.3 would be the smallest. I am not in a huge rush and can always get my boy back but big sis has fallen in love with him! x
 
I quite like him. Lovely shoulder but the angle of the photo is unhelpful and unflattering and he hasn't been stood up well.
If he moves nicely(the pictures suggest he could) and feels comfortable then worth considering. Do you like him? That is what matters.
 
hihosilver said:
thanks I need a horse rather than a pony! 15.3 would be the smallest. I am not in a huge rush and can always get my boy back but big sis has fallen in love with him! x
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Fair enough, I'm rubbish at horse hunting I'm afraid :)
I can see why your sister has fallen in love with your boy, he is gorgeous :)
 
Hi,
Just felt I had to stick my two peneth in here. To be honest he's not my kind of horse and over all he looks quite weak to me. BUT (and this is a big but) I have, and many friends of mine have, bought and currently own horses from this particular dealer and I have to say, you will never find another like him.
Their hearts are pure gold (all of them) and they will do anything for you once they get to know you. I can quite honestly say I have never seen another horse l ike these. So if he is fit for purpose and you get along well, I say, get him.
Best of luck whatever you chose.
 
EquestrianEllie01 said:
Hi,
Just felt I had to stick my two peneth in here. To be honest he's not my kind of horse and over all he looks quite weak to me. BUT (and this is a big but) I have, and many friends of mine have, bought and currently own horses from this particular dealer and I have to say, you will never find another like him.
Their hearts are pure gold (all of them) and they will do anything for you once they get to know you. I can quite honestly say I have never seen another horse l ike these. So if he is fit for purpose and you get along well, I say, get him.
Best of luck whatever you chose.
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yes I think the same of the Dealer and have had friends that have brought from her as well that have all been amazing horses. Thanks for that. x
 
I like him on the moving photos. On the 'stood up' one I think the pic is making his back end look iffy when it may well not be. However from that pic his front legs look horrendous. At first I thought he was radically back at the knee but at second take it looks like his pasterns are the problem, just look at how far in front of the knee his toe is!!
The one thing I will say is that sometimes photos can be deceptive but if his foreleg is like that 'in the flesh' as it were I'm afraid I wouldn't touch him with a barge pole
 
He looks a nice, willing sort who you could probably have a lot of fun on and if accurately described would fit the bill for what you want. Plus he's rather cute. BUT I agree with comments about his hind end looking a bit weak and his conformation in general not being the best in the world. I'd say he's probably overpriced for what he is but then again if he's what they say he is and is a sane hack alone and in company and good with traffic without vices and easy to deal with then those sorts can sometimes be worth their weight in gold for that alone irrespective of what their market value should technically be.
 
He looks a nice sort, front pasterns look long and hind fetlocks look a bit lumpy but until you see anything in the flesh it is hard to tell. I have had horses with awful conformation that always stayed sound, and ones with goood confo that didn't. Go and have a look and if you like him, do a deal and have him. Your horse your decision.
 
If he's got good feet, wind and an honest, willing character, go for him. Confirmation doesn't haven't to be perfect unless he's a show pony. Most important is how he feels to ride.
 
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