Conformation Check (Mini Style)

shell · 07-14-2005, 02:39 PM

Rocky is a 7 y/o 34 inch gelding mini. Just wondering about his confo? Is he a well bred Mini or just run of the mill? I personally think he looks like he could pull a truck, but I have no idea how close to "ideal" he is. He looks like he is more of a functional Mini than a halter type mini to me. I have never owned a mini, so this is why i am asking. I am planing on showing him in open driving one of these days. Also, in lead line with Loren, of course!

Lou3 · 07-14-2005, 02:49 PM

he's certainly built very strong but he does have a few faults, He's ever so slightly downhill, the angles in his shoulder are a bit off, he is a tiny bit splay toed in front and cow hocked in back. Those are the only faults i can see. He's no halter pony but he'll definately do pretty well as a driven pony.

shell · 07-14-2005, 02:52 PM

Thanks Lou! His feet were about 6 inches too long. We have trimmed his twice so far. He could use another 1/2 inch or so off the toe, but we don't want to take off too much too fast or it will hurt him. I think he is built like a truck I don't know much about ponies of any kind, but I think this boy could pull, pull, pull!!

Horse_Lover92 · 07-14-2005, 02:53 PM

There are three kind of minis, Arab, QH. and Draft, kind of what they are bred to like bone structure, yours in QH

shell · 07-14-2005, 03:05 PM

He looks like a little QH!

SkipaJo Cowgirl · 07-14-2005, 03:11 PM

He looks like a "Rambo" or a "Tuffy", lol! Did his limp ever go away?

His conformation is fine, IMO.

shell · 07-14-2005, 03:25 PM

He is still a little sore sometimes, but has almost no lameness at all. He is sooo good!!

zorse · 07-14-2005, 03:28 PM

I think his legs are a little too short for his body.
Heh heh heh...

shell · 07-14-2005, 03:34 PM

I think so too. He is a wiener dog pony!!

SkipaJo Cowgirl · 07-14-2005, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shell

I think so too. He is a wiener dog pony!!

a wienie dog with a bubble butt, lol!

07-14-2005, 02:39 PM	#1
shell Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The Great North West Posts: 9,525 Images: 298 Blog Entries: 11	Conformation Check (Mini Style) Rocky is a 7 y/o 34 inch gelding mini. Just wondering about his confo? Is he a well bred Mini or just run of the mill? I personally think he looks like he could pull a truck, but I have no idea how close to "ideal" he is. He looks like he is more of a functional Mini than a halter type mini to me. I have never owned a mini, so this is why i am asking. I am planing on showing him in open driving one of these days. Also, in lead line with Loren, of course! __________________ “Look, what a horse should have he did not lack, save a proud rider on so proud back.” -Shakespear Keep track of Denali: Journey of a doomed horse http://www.horsegroomingsupplies.com/horse-forums/journals/shell.html

07-14-2005, 02:49 PM	#2
Lou3 Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: england Posts: 8,855 Images: 36 Blog Entries: 1	he's certainly built very strong but he does have a few faults, He's ever so slightly downhill, the angles in his shoulder are a bit off, he is a tiny bit splay toed in front and cow hocked in back. Those are the only faults i can see. He's no halter pony but he'll definately do pretty well as a driven pony. __________________ Proud to be in the SBR Formula One Fan Club!

07-14-2005, 02:52 PM	#3
shell Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The Great North West Posts: 9,525 Images: 298 Blog Entries: 11	Thanks Lou! His feet were about 6 inches too long. We have trimmed his twice so far. He could use another 1/2 inch or so off the toe, but we don't want to take off too much too fast or it will hurt him. I think he is built like a truck I don't know much about ponies of any kind, but I think this boy could pull, pull, pull!! __________________ “Look, what a horse should have he did not lack, save a proud rider on so proud back.” -Shakespear Keep track of Denali: Journey of a doomed horse http://www.horsegroomingsupplies.com/horse-forums/journals/shell.html

07-14-2005, 03:05 PM	#5
shell Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The Great North West Posts: 9,525 Images: 298 Blog Entries: 11	He looks like a little QH! __________________ “Look, what a horse should have he did not lack, save a proud rider on so proud back.” -Shakespear Keep track of Denali: Journey of a doomed horse http://www.horsegroomingsupplies.com/horse-forums/journals/shell.html

07-14-2005, 03:11 PM	#6
SkipaJo Cowgirl Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,660 Images: 31	He looks like a "Rambo" or a "Tuffy", lol! Did his limp ever go away? His conformation is fine, IMO. __________________ Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security deserve neither and will loose both. - Benjamin Franklin

07-14-2005, 02:53 PM	#4
Horse_Lover92 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisburg, Kansas Posts: 2,408 Images: 109	There are three kind of minis, Arab, QH. and Draft, kind of what they are bred to like bone structure, yours in QH

07-14-2005, 03:25 PM	#7
shell Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The Great North West Posts: 9,525 Images: 298 Blog Entries: 11	He is still a little sore sometimes, but has almost no lameness at all. He is sooo good!! __________________ “Look, what a horse should have he did not lack, save a proud rider on so proud back.” -Shakespear Keep track of Denali: Journey of a doomed horse http://www.horsegroomingsupplies.com/horse-forums/journals/shell.html

07-14-2005, 03:28 PM	#8
zorse Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: BC and NS Canada Posts: 6,645 Images: 443 Blog Entries: 352	I think his legs are a little too short for his body. Heh heh heh... __________________ "What is written without effort is in general read without pleasure." -Samual Johnson

07-14-2005, 03:34 PM	#9
shell Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The Great North West Posts: 9,525 Images: 298 Blog Entries: 11	I think so too. He is a wiener dog pony!! __________________ “Look, what a horse should have he did not lack, save a proud rider on so proud back.” -Shakespear Keep track of Denali: Journey of a doomed horse http://www.horsegroomingsupplies.com/horse-forums/journals/shell.html

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