Front Legs Worry Me A Little

CitrusMelody · 07-02-2009, 06:47 PM

She just turned a year on April 27th

Thanks for all your comments, guys, you make me feel loads better.
Still thinking she'll grow into them decently enough

Dusty1979 · 07-02-2009, 06:55 PM

Beautiful, beautiful horse. That color alone will take a person's eye away from conformation faults! LOL

Yes, yearlings fall apart. Did you see the mare she was out of or know what the sire looks like? This would give you some idea of what to expect from the cross.

My main advice would be to make sure you keep those feet trimmed and balanced so that she has the best possible chance of growing those legs as straight and sound as her genetics will allow.

Have fun and enjoy that filly. There are no perfect horses out there. They all have "something" that isn't quite right. As long as she is already yours, there's no turning back now. I know of what I speak. I've been in that situation too - in fact am in it right now. Darn color blindness!

CitrusMelody · 07-02-2009, 06:57 PM

LoL, you sure know how I'm feeling, Dusty!
Thank you very much for the compliments.
I actually just switched farriers and I absolutely LOVE my new one. He's wonderful - my reiner has never moved so freely. Awesome, awesome work.

BrandyK · 07-03-2009, 10:00 AM

Well she is still really young then, mine just turned a year May 9, he looks a little funky right now, haha. But I'm still sure she will grow up and look greAT, gaining weight, and muscling up, and grow spurts all make a difference, I thought she was older. But I'm sure she will be awesome. And like I said, very nice color. Nice little horse, have fun with your new baby!

Native Winds · 07-03-2009, 01:41 PM

If you want I can do an analysis for you. Its up to you.

seaecho · 07-03-2009, 01:59 PM

I vote for not even considering her. Oh my, that neck! I can't see it changing a whole heck of a lot, and its very strange looking. The downhill build is concerning, as she's more downhill than any gangly yearling I've ever seen. I mean, she's extremely downhill even for a yearling! And the pasterns are my very biggest concern. They scare me to death. So incredibly long and straight. Nope, I'd not give her a second look. Only thing that is appealing about her is her color and the adorable striping on her legs.

seaecho · 07-03-2009, 02:02 PM

OK, just read the entire post (my bad, I didn't read it all before posting). I see that she's officially yours. She is, after all, only a yearling. I just happened to be lucky that my two youngsters that I had were well conformed at that age, and never really had an awkward, gangly stage. I've only had two youngsters, so who am I to judge? Many of the people on this board have had oodles of youngsters and know what stages they can go through. So don't listen to me, please!

CitrusMelody · 07-03-2009, 02:02 PM

Native Winds, if you have time...you could. I just don't want to be absolutely heartbroken.
So, you have to remind me how long it takes yearlings to grow into themselves.

CitrusMelody · 07-03-2009, 02:03 PM

Thanks for your honest opinion, seaecho.

Babeesgirl · 07-03-2009, 02:08 PM

I think she will defintally grow into it,
=)
Shes still got a while to grow,

what a doll

07-02-2009, 06:47 PM	#21
CitrusMelody Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: In the USA, midwesternly Posts: 1,256 Images: 23	She just turned a year on April 27th Thanks for all your comments, guys, you make me feel loads better. Still thinking she'll grow into them decently enough __________________ "There are two means of refuge from the misery of life - music and horses." I've been TAGGED by the TURKEY!

07-02-2009, 06:57 PM	#23
CitrusMelody Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: In the USA, midwesternly Posts: 1,256 Images: 23	LoL, you sure know how I'm feeling, Dusty! Thank you very much for the compliments. I actually just switched farriers and I absolutely LOVE my new one. He's wonderful - my reiner has never moved so freely. Awesome, awesome work. __________________ "There are two means of refuge from the misery of life - music and horses." I've been TAGGED by the TURKEY!

07-03-2009, 10:00 AM	#24
BrandyK Full Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 91 Images: 11	Well she is still really young then, mine just turned a year May 9, he looks a little funky right now, haha. But I'm still sure she will grow up and look greAT, gaining weight, and muscling up, and grow spurts all make a difference, I thought she was older. But I'm sure she will be awesome. And like I said, very nice color. Nice little horse, have fun with your new baby! __________________ To be loved by a horse, should fill us with awe-for we have not deserved it.

07-03-2009, 01:41 PM	#25
Native Winds Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lexington KY area Posts: 2,044 Images: 10 Blog Entries: 19	If you want I can do an analysis for you. Its up to you. __________________ They say money does'nt buy you happiness, but I know it would solve alot of my problems which makes me unhappy. "Trust No One" x-files

07-03-2009, 02:02 PM	#28
CitrusMelody Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: In the USA, midwesternly Posts: 1,256 Images: 23	Native Winds, if you have time...you could. I just don't want to be absolutely heartbroken. So, you have to remind me how long it takes yearlings to grow into themselves. __________________ "There are two means of refuge from the misery of life - music and horses." I've been TAGGED by the TURKEY!

07-02-2009, 06:55 PM	#22
Dusty1979 Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Minnesota (rural area) Posts: 1,311 Images: 21	Beautiful, beautiful horse. That color alone will take a person's eye away from conformation faults! LOL Yes, yearlings fall apart. Did you see the mare she was out of or know what the sire looks like? This would give you some idea of what to expect from the cross. My main advice would be to make sure you keep those feet trimmed and balanced so that she has the best possible chance of growing those legs as straight and sound as her genetics will allow. Have fun and enjoy that filly. There are no perfect horses out there. They all have "something" that isn't quite right. As long as she is already yours, there's no turning back now. I know of what I speak. I've been in that situation too - in fact am in it right now. Darn color blindness!

07-03-2009, 01:59 PM	#26
seaecho Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 877 Images: 21	I vote for not even considering her. Oh my, that neck! I can't see it changing a whole heck of a lot, and its very strange looking. The downhill build is concerning, as she's more downhill than any gangly yearling I've ever seen. I mean, she's extremely downhill even for a yearling! And the pasterns are my very biggest concern. They scare me to death. So incredibly long and straight. Nope, I'd not give her a second look. Only thing that is appealing about her is her color and the adorable striping on her legs.

07-03-2009, 02:03 PM	#29
CitrusMelody Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: In the USA, midwesternly Posts: 1,256 Images: 23	Thanks for your honest opinion, seaecho. __________________ "There are two means of refuge from the misery of life - music and horses." I've been TAGGED by the TURKEY!

07-03-2009, 02:08 PM	#30
Babeesgirl Banned Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3,648 Images: 1 Blog Entries: 3	I think she will defintally grow into it, =) Shes still got a while to grow, what a doll

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