How does this horse look to you?

Beeks · 09-27-2008, 01:17 PM

I think his markings alone are worth $2000

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paintlver · 09-27-2008, 01:31 PM

His flat is not good at all..Head set very poor..Jumping needs lots of work. I doubt he would do much more then a training level eventing myself. Heavy on the front end so wear and tear is an issue..If I was looking for a jumper prospect I would not consider him..But for a fun kind of horse for kids to ride great....

LifeIsGrand · 09-27-2008, 04:37 PM

There is something about the way he jumps I dont like and it just doesnt look safe. Im not really educated that much about it so I cant quite put my finger on it... He's really cute though!

Oh and his temp is kind of high for my taste... why 6?

jumpthemoon · 09-27-2008, 05:16 PM

He is 'off', head bobbing, when he first starts trotting in the video.

He looks like he has some talent over the single fences (he doesn't like to touch). However, I think this talent might be somewhat limited by his short canter stride. His short stride will probably limit him when he is jumping actual courses in competitions. There is a huge different in being able to make a single bigger fence that can be set stride wise to make it easy for a horse to navigate compared with a horse doing an entire course at that height set at the longer distances at real competitions. Huge.

Even so; at that price; if he was close by I might have a look I was looking for a fun kid's up to 3' jumper type.

.Marie. · 09-27-2008, 08:37 PM

I was also kind of put off by the 6... I haven't actually ridden that many horses since my last 2 years of lessons I've only ridden 2 horses who are both tb's so I don't really have much to compare to

I agree that he didn't look so good on the flat and that there is something off about his jump, just not sure what, although it seems like the rider is lading kind of hard on his back...

09-27-2008, 01:17 PM	#11
Beeks Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Washington Posts: 1,267 Images: 77	I think his markings alone are worth $2000. __________________ If wishes were horses, then beggers would ride. HEY!! WHO THREW THAT SNOWBALL??

09-27-2008, 04:37 PM	#13
LifeIsGrand Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 500 Images: 26	There is something about the way he jumps I dont like and it just doesnt look safe. Im not really educated that much about it so I cant quite put my finger on it... He's really cute though! Oh and his temp is kind of high for my taste... why 6? __________________ does your tennis racket, bat, or golf club have a mind of its own? NO! SO SHUT UP! Louie- 8yo Paint/WB Gelding : )

09-27-2008, 05:16 PM	#14
jumpthemoon Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: CA Posts: 4,414 Images: 49	He is 'off', head bobbing, when he first starts trotting in the video. He looks like he has some talent over the single fences (he doesn't like to touch). However, I think this talent might be somewhat limited by his short canter stride. His short stride will probably limit him when he is jumping actual courses in competitions. There is a huge different in being able to make a single bigger fence that can be set stride wise to make it easy for a horse to navigate compared with a horse doing an entire course at that height set at the longer distances at real competitions. Huge. Even so; at that price; if he was close by I might have a look I was looking for a fun kid's up to 3' jumper type. __________________ I love the Backyardigans! "Last I checked, the snarky kids were not the judges." kellidahorsegirl

09-27-2008, 08:37 PM	#15
.Marie. Full Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Midwest, United States Posts: 211 Images: 7	I was also kind of put off by the 6... I haven't actually ridden that many horses since my last 2 years of lessons I've only ridden 2 horses who are both tb's so I don't really have much to compare to I agree that he didn't look so good on the flat and that there is something off about his jump, just not sure what, although it seems like the rider is lading kind of hard on his back... __________________ I've been snowballed! by the kitty brigade! .Marie.

09-27-2008, 01:31 PM	#12
paintlver Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The great white north,,,,,Canada Posts: 688 Images: 79	His flat is not good at all..Head set very poor..Jumping needs lots of work. I doubt he would do much more then a training level eventing myself. Heavy on the front end so wear and tear is an issue..If I was looking for a jumper prospect I would not consider him..But for a fun kind of horse for kids to ride great....