Critique this Stallion and Mare Match

CJnBucksMom · 07-01-2009, 10:27 PM

Here is my TB mare:

Here is who I've chosen to be her future boyfriend:

This stallion belongs to a friend of mine and you can see most of his babies on her web site though it hasn't been updated in a while. www.shenanigansquarterhorses.com The reason I've chosen him is because he is so prepotent. He passes on his fluid movement, great temperament and has corrected mares that are...uh, eh LOL. Plus I'd done some training with him a few years back and he was such a great horse to work with, still is and stamps that on all of his babies. We all always say 'you can tell an al baby from all of the others in the field' and it's true.

There are more photos of my mare on her web page: http://www.cnjtraining.com/Iron-Madonna.html

Now, do you think these two conformationally will be a good match? Anything that you see that makes you say no? If so why? List the good too. Be honest. All of Al's foals are really versatile, english, western and could even do speed, some of them are really nice jumpers as well. So I'm thinking it would be pretty open ended as to what I could do with this foal.

This would be the pedigree of the resulting foal.

http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/cnjhypo1

Can't wait to hear your thoughts.

Shannon · 07-02-2009, 01:00 AM

Unfortunately, we can't really tell you much about the match conformationally off those photos. None have pictures taken directly from the side, which we desperately need to critique the conformation of each. I know you probably can't get one from of stallion, but is it possible to get a side-on shot of the mare?

This is the closest one of the stallion...And it's really not the best to pull from.

CJnBucksMom · 07-02-2009, 01:04 AM

I'm actually going to be over there doing training with their other horses sometime this week or I might run by tomorrow. They're really good friends so I can just say hey, I want a side shot of Al and she'll say Niki stop obsessing, see you in a few minutes lol. I'll get pictures of Maddie from the side tomorrow, if she's not feeling too spunky that is. Her standing still for anything is well...a miracle LOL

notanumber · 07-02-2009, 01:21 AM

I agree - can't tell anything from the photos, really. Sorry! I look forward to more pics - the stud looks very nice, from what I see.

Yellowhorsesinc · 07-02-2009, 04:05 PM

I can't tell either but I will say that I have a daughter of Page Impressive and she is more of a rider in build. I bred her to my old stallion KLR Reflection and they produced this filly who is an excellent jumper as you can see from the video here:

YouTube - Surprise Jump

CJnBucksMom · 07-02-2009, 04:19 PM

ROFL!!! OMG THAT WAS GREAT! I'm going to get more pictures of 'Alamo' tonight. His babies are all very similar in their movement to your filly. Amazing how that carries through.

Sheza_Angel · 07-02-2009, 05:30 PM

I really am on the edge. I wouldn't want to cross that slim a mare on that bulky of a stallion. If she were a heavier framed Thoroughbred then fine, but it is just not something I'd do. Not my cup of tea. I'd personally not be that drastic with increasing body mass this generation either. If you think about it scientifically, it just doesn't work in my mind?

ACCphotography · 07-02-2009, 05:35 PM

Here is a photo of your mare's sire (I know you were looking):

CJnBucksMom · 07-02-2009, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sheza_Angel

I really am on the edge. I wouldn't want to cross that slim a mare on that bulky of a stallion. If she were a heavier framed Thoroughbred then fine, but it is just not something I'd do. Not my cup of tea. I'd personally not be that drastic with increasing body mass this generation either. If you think about it scientifically, it just doesn't work in my mind?

Could you explain more please? I'm not quite sure I'm following.

ACCphotography · 07-02-2009, 05:37 PM

She's afraid you'll end up with a huge body on a tiny frame if I'm understanding her right.

07-01-2009, 10:27 PM	#1
CJnBucksMom Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tenntucky Posts: 1,109 Images: 127	Critique this Stallion and Mare Match Here is my TB mare: Here is who I've chosen to be her future boyfriend: This stallion belongs to a friend of mine and you can see most of his babies on her web site though it hasn't been updated in a while. www.shenanigansquarterhorses.com The reason I've chosen him is because he is so prepotent. He passes on his fluid movement, great temperament and has corrected mares that are...uh, eh LOL. Plus I'd done some training with him a few years back and he was such a great horse to work with, still is and stamps that on all of his babies. We all always say 'you can tell an al baby from all of the others in the field' and it's true. There are more photos of my mare on her web page: http://www.cnjtraining.com/Iron-Madonna.html Now, do you think these two conformationally will be a good match? Anything that you see that makes you say no? If so why? List the good too. Be honest. All of Al's foals are really versatile, english, western and could even do speed, some of them are really nice jumpers as well. So I'm thinking it would be pretty open ended as to what I could do with this foal. This would be the pedigree of the resulting foal. http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/cnjhypo1 Can't wait to hear your thoughts. __________________ Official Member of the 'My Husband is Hot Club' 'Real Stallions Wear Pink' Sexy by ChristmasChallenge-r!! Goal: 19 lbs LOST CURRENT: 1 lbs LOST

07-02-2009, 01:00 AM	#2
Shannon Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 10,831 Images: 1017 Blog Entries: 63	Unfortunately, we can't really tell you much about the match conformationally off those photos. None have pictures taken directly from the side, which we desperately need to critique the conformation of each. I know you probably can't get one from of stallion, but is it possible to get a side-on shot of the mare? This is the closest one of the stallion...And it's really not the best to pull from. __________________ Mariah - 15 year old KWPN Dutch WB mare I ride earthquakes like I ride horses, often and with talent. And that's only ONE of my talents.

07-02-2009, 01:04 AM	#3
CJnBucksMom Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tenntucky Posts: 1,109 Images: 127	I'm actually going to be over there doing training with their other horses sometime this week or I might run by tomorrow. They're really good friends so I can just say hey, I want a side shot of Al and she'll say Niki stop obsessing, see you in a few minutes lol. I'll get pictures of Maddie from the side tomorrow, if she's not feeling too spunky that is. Her standing still for anything is well...a miracle LOL __________________ Official Member of the 'My Husband is Hot Club' 'Real Stallions Wear Pink' Sexy by ChristmasChallenge-r!! Goal: 19 lbs LOST CURRENT: 1 lbs LOST

07-02-2009, 04:19 PM	#6
CJnBucksMom Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tenntucky Posts: 1,109 Images: 127	ROFL!!! OMG THAT WAS GREAT! I'm going to get more pictures of 'Alamo' tonight. His babies are all very similar in their movement to your filly. Amazing how that carries through. __________________ Official Member of the 'My Husband is Hot Club' 'Real Stallions Wear Pink' Sexy by ChristmasChallenge-r!! Goal: 19 lbs LOST CURRENT: 1 lbs LOST

07-02-2009, 05:30 PM	#7
Sheza_Angel Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Gulf Coast Texas Posts: 5,216 Images: 10	I really am on the edge. I wouldn't want to cross that slim a mare on that bulky of a stallion. If she were a heavier framed Thoroughbred then fine, but it is just not something I'd do. Not my cup of tea. I'd personally not be that drastic with increasing body mass this generation either. If you think about it scientifically, it just doesn't work in my mind? __________________ Tara: Magnum (RSD Dark Victory x Magnums-Anastasia) '09 Arab colt Secret Again (Secret Hello x Miss Bridget) '01 OTTB gelding Angel '01 QH cross mare Kassey '01 TB/Paint mare I Have Been Gobbled by Thom Turkey!

07-02-2009, 01:21 AM	#4
notanumber Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 951 Images: 76	I agree - can't tell anything from the photos, really. Sorry! I look forward to more pics - the stud looks very nice, from what I see.

07-02-2009, 05:35 PM	#8
ACCphotography Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 10,270 Images: 1	Here is a photo of your mare's sire (I know you were looking): __________________ ACC 10,000 posts!!! (achieved on 11/09/09) First green star!!! (achieved on 01/17/09) Mod's nickname for me: "That's Not the Color!" (presented on 04/01/09) "We're not going to Guam are we?"

07-02-2009, 05:37 PM	#10
ACCphotography Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 10,270 Images: 1	She's afraid you'll end up with a huge body on a tiny frame if I'm understanding her right. __________________ ACC 10,000 posts!!! (achieved on 11/09/09) First green star!!! (achieved on 01/17/09) Mod's nickname for me: "That's Not the Color!" (presented on 04/01/09) "We're not going to Guam are we?"

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