Is he stallion quality?

Sandra-A1 · 01-10-2008, 08:28 AM

Penny Tweedy thought so......so did all the mare owners who sent mares to him!
For what it's worth I always liked him and thought he was an amazing horse!

lilrider · 01-10-2008, 08:28 AM

I think this pic does him much more justice...

Kissitgoodbye · 01-10-2008, 08:28 AM

wow i am embarrassed now

i had a horse from this amazing sire, and i can't even confirm this stallion

(shakes head, and looks down)

Trace · 01-10-2008, 08:31 AM

That is quite funny - I am **** at confos - but it is amazing what teh right picture can do for a horse.

The first one I didn't like the look of him - the second I would go for in a heartbeat.

Rain · 01-10-2008, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trace

That is quite funny - I am **** at confos - but it is amazing what teh right picture can do for a horse.

The first one I didn't like the look of him - the second I would go for in a heartbeat.

That's what I thought too!

Heavenly Jumper · 01-10-2008, 08:33 AM

E.N. You can't blame us for looking out for people who break the forum rules and could hurt someone else by posting their stallion without permission.

You are the one who kept his identity quiet...maybe next time put his name in the title and get some better critiques.

Acme Acres · 01-10-2008, 09:32 AM

Well I see her posting it as a 2 part. One... does the horse have the conformation to be a good breeding horse and two.. are you swayed by their name being in lights?

Based on conformation alone I love him. Great shoulder, good pasterns, great hocks, nice croup (now this is all from a stock horse perspective). His neck ties in terribly low, that's the only thing I don't like about his conformation off the 1st photo... but not knowing how old he was in the photo, for a "senior" stallion, he still looked awesome.

Shotgun93 · 01-10-2008, 09:32 AM

I think that the point of the thread. Quality is in the eye of the beholder, and not everyone will agree on what is "stallion quality".

Lou3 · 01-10-2008, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Acme Acres

Well I see her posting it as a 2 part. One... does the horse have the conformation to be a good breeding horse and two.. are you swayed by their name being in lights?

Based on conformation alone I love him. Great shoulder, good pasterns, great hocks, nice croup (now this is all from a stock horse perspective). His neck ties in terribly low, that's the only thing I don't like about his conformation off the 1st photo... but not knowing how old he was in the photo, for a "senior" stallion, he still looked awesome.

lol they really do look for different things in the stock horse world then. Based off conformation alone I REALLY dislike him. neck ties in too low, croup like a ski slope, hocks too straight, weak loin attachment front legs seriously crooked (in both pictures).

But then I have never cared much for what he produced in the breeding sheds either.

Blistering Winds · 01-10-2008, 09:40 AM

The neck is a BIG deterrant for me. But given all other aspects, I'd look to a mare with a good history of good neck as well as other aspects.

2nd pic does do him more justice by far than the first pic! First pic I'd say no. 2nd pic I'd say maybe, looking at why I would want to breed to him, his record on hand, and if he throws that neck and if it impedes anything.

If he threw that neck, and with his "history" of not throwing winners, I'd cull him from my program if it were me.

but that is me. Yep, I'd cull Secretariat because he couldn't throw anything that could run well.

(but, his legacy did lie in his daughters!!!)

01-10-2008, 08:28 AM	#11
Sandra-A1 Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,321 Images: 225	Penny Tweedy thought so......so did all the mare owners who sent mares to him! For what it's worth I always liked him and thought he was an amazing horse! __________________ "It is our choices Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities." ~Dumbledore

01-10-2008, 08:28 AM	#13
Kissitgoodbye Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 7,614 Images: 80 Blog Entries: 4	wow i am embarrassed now i had a horse from this amazing sire, and i can't even confirm this stallion (shakes head, and looks down) __________________ the secret of success is to do the common things uncommonly well. Diamond =]

01-10-2008, 08:31 AM	#14
Trace Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: CT, but from England originally Posts: 1,315 Images: 1 Blog Entries: 3	That is quite funny - I am ** at confos - but it is amazing what teh right picture can do for a horse. The first one I didn't like the look of him - the second I would go for in a heartbeat. __________________ The run in shed is done, the paddock is started - Hubby has the ATV - he told me it would help him get the run done earlier!!!!!!**

01-10-2008, 08:33 AM	#16
Heavenly Jumper Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Camden County GA Posts: 14,570 Images: 1286 Blog Entries: 240	E.N. You can't blame us for looking out for people who break the forum rules and could hurt someone else by posting their stallion without permission. You are the one who kept his identity quiet...maybe next time put his name in the title and get some better critiques. __________________ My husband is away...if I am crabby, whiney or generally unpleasant, I apologize. Being a Navy wife is the hardest thing I've ever done...and I do it for you. .'~'. epi tan e epi tas .'~'.

01-10-2008, 09:32 AM	#17
Acme Acres Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,178 Images: 399	Well I see her posting it as a 2 part. One... does the horse have the conformation to be a good breeding horse and two.. are you swayed by their name being in lights? Based on conformation alone I love him. Great shoulder, good pasterns, great hocks, nice croup (now this is all from a stock horse perspective). His neck ties in terribly low, that's the only thing I don't like about his conformation off the 1st photo... but not knowing how old he was in the photo, for a "senior" stallion, he still looked awesome. __________________ *Acme Acres* Home of Reflections Playboy & ShowHorseSupplies.com www.azpainthorses.com

01-10-2008, 09:32 AM	#18
Shotgun93 Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southwest SD Posts: 13,369 Images: 124	I think that the point of the thread. Quality is in the eye of the beholder, and not everyone will agree on what is "stallion quality". __________________ In the quiet light of the stable, you hear a muffled snort, the stamp of a hoof, a friendly nicker. Gentle eyes inquire, "How was your day old friend?" and suddenly, all your troubles fade away. -Author Unknown

01-10-2008, 09:40 AM	#20
Blistering Winds Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Augusta, Kansas Posts: 31,705 Images: 811 Blog Entries: 16	The neck is a BIG deterrant for me. But given all other aspects, I'd look to a mare with a good history of good neck as well as other aspects. 2nd pic does do him more justice by far than the first pic! First pic I'd say no. 2nd pic I'd say maybe, looking at why I would want to breed to him, his record on hand, and if he throws that neck and if it impedes anything. If he threw that neck, and with his "history" of not throwing winners, I'd cull him from my program if it were me. but that is me. Yep, I'd cull Secretariat because he couldn't throw anything that could run well. (but, his legacy did lie in his daughters!!!) __________________ 20 lb club: New year Start: 175 Goal: 130 Current: 158 Total loss this year 17 lbs.

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