Silly question.... sorry in advance!

Paint_luver · 12-26-2004, 08:41 PM

Okay, I think I have a pretty good idea of what a horse looks like and how they are standing when they are "parked out." What I don't seem to know, is why people put their horses in that position. Is it typically part of a halter class or showmanship class, or what? I know that is a stupid question, but I couldnt' figure it out!

Thanks!

Cool Time 84 · 12-26-2004, 08:44 PM

Well, I believe it to typically be a Halter/Showmanship thing for Gaited horses...

I personally dont even know what it's all about, I just know how to show it.

All my gaited horses have been trained to "Park Out" as they either have been show horses, or are going to be.

MissBandit · 12-26-2004, 08:45 PM

Isn't it something to do with tradition of the breed? A parked out horse is easier to mount.

reinerdude22 · 12-26-2004, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MissBandit

Isn't it something to do with tradition of the breed? A parked out horse is easier to mount.

i think miss b is right

Paint_luver · 12-26-2004, 08:46 PM

Okay, thanks Cool Time. That's what I figured, but who knows. Any idea why that is part of the criteria?

Paint_luver · 12-26-2004, 08:47 PM

Whoops, just saw that one post when I replied!

I have no idea Miss B, lol, thus why I'm asking the question. But that would make sense. Although I always thought a horse in that position looked awfully strange and unstable....?

Cool Time 84 · 12-26-2004, 08:49 PM

Well, it's like asking "why do Quarter horses have to 'square up'?"

As far as I know, it's just tradition, and it may have something to do with it making it easier to mount the horse when it's parked out... when I ride a 16+ hand high gaited horse, I like to be able to park em out to get on, it's easier.

Plus... I might also add, that only gaited horses, can "REALLY" park out, so it's a specialty of the "gaited" horse selections.

Cool Time 84 · 12-26-2004, 08:51 PM

Hannah: Actually, when parked out correctly, the horses have just as good a balance as a horse 'squared'... now if you park them out TOO far, and you try to mount them, you could have a little problem.

IE. If you go to the pictures thread that I posted today and look at Romper Parking Out.. that's a good length of Park out to mount at.. he's stable and well balanced.
Romper can park out WAY more than that... I just didnt want him to for that picture.

Stephanie

Super Step · 12-26-2004, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Cool Time 84

Well, it's like asking "why do Quarter horses have to 'square up'?"

I am sure there is a reason for the 'park'. I probably has a more traditional origin.

I QH saquared up is easier to judge conformation like balance and straight legs.
I bet there is a simple answer for parking out.

Cool Time 84 · 12-26-2004, 08:58 PM

well, in that case, they're probably checking the flexibilty and ease of movement in the gaited horse... because it's nearly impossible to get a QH to park out and stay balanced (have tried it before)

Walkers and other gaited breeds are conformed in a way that allows their body to stretch into what looks like and un-natural position.

12-26-2004, 08:41 PM	#1
Paint_luver Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cork, Ireland Posts: 5,888 Images: 297 Blog Entries: 137	Silly question.... sorry in advance! Okay, I think I have a pretty good idea of what a horse looks like and how they are standing when they are "parked out." What I don't seem to know, is why people put their horses in that position. Is it typically part of a halter class or showmanship class, or what? I know that is a stupid question, but I couldnt' figure it out! Thanks! __________________ "Riding a horse is not a gentle hobby to be picked up and laid down like a game of Solitaire. It is a grand passion. It seizes a person whole and, once it has done so, he will have to accept that his life will be radically changed ." Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Cool Time 84 Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Posts: 6,024 Images: 849 Blog Entries: 2	Well, I believe it to typically be a Halter/Showmanship thing for Gaited horses... I personally dont even know what it's all about, I just know how to show it. All my gaited horses have been trained to "Park Out" as they either have been show horses, or are going to be. __________________ *LUCKY B RANCH* http://www.freewebs.com/luckybranch/index.htm *STOP = Spin Tires On Pavement!*

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MissBandit Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 13,218 Images: 300 Blog Entries: 43	Isn't it something to do with tradition of the breed? A parked out horse is easier to mount. __________________ Founder is the #2 killer of horses. Learn how to prevent, spot and treat this deadly disease. Emergency Treatment http://www.laminitisclinic.org

12-26-2004, 08:46 PM	#5
Paint_luver Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cork, Ireland Posts: 5,888 Images: 297 Blog Entries: 137	Okay, thanks Cool Time. That's what I figured, but who knows. Any idea why that is part of the criteria? __________________ "Riding a horse is not a gentle hobby to be picked up and laid down like a game of Solitaire. It is a grand passion. It seizes a person whole and, once it has done so, he will have to accept that his life will be radically changed ." Ralph Waldo Emerson

12-26-2004, 08:47 PM	#6
Paint_luver Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cork, Ireland Posts: 5,888 Images: 297 Blog Entries: 137	Whoops, just saw that one post when I replied! I have no idea Miss B, lol, thus why I'm asking the question. But that would make sense. Although I always thought a horse in that position looked awfully strange and unstable....? __________________ "Riding a horse is not a gentle hobby to be picked up and laid down like a game of Solitaire. It is a grand passion. It seizes a person whole and, once it has done so, he will have to accept that his life will be radically changed ." Ralph Waldo Emerson

12-26-2004, 08:49 PM	#7
Cool Time 84 Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Posts: 6,024 Images: 849 Blog Entries: 2	Well, it's like asking "why do Quarter horses have to 'square up'?" As far as I know, it's just tradition, and it may have something to do with it making it easier to mount the horse when it's parked out... when I ride a 16+ hand high gaited horse, I like to be able to park em out to get on, it's easier. Plus... I might also add, that only gaited horses, can "REALLY" park out, so it's a specialty of the "gaited" horse selections. __________________ *LUCKY B RANCH* http://www.freewebs.com/luckybranch/index.htm *STOP = Spin Tires On Pavement!*

12-26-2004, 08:51 PM	#8
Cool Time 84 Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Posts: 6,024 Images: 849 Blog Entries: 2	Hannah: Actually, when parked out correctly, the horses have just as good a balance as a horse 'squared'... now if you park them out TOO far, and you try to mount them, you could have a little problem. IE. If you go to the pictures thread that I posted today and look at Romper Parking Out.. that's a good length of Park out to mount at.. he's stable and well balanced. Romper can park out WAY more than that... I just didnt want him to for that picture. Stephanie __________________ *LUCKY B RANCH* http://www.freewebs.com/luckybranch/index.htm *STOP = Spin Tires On Pavement!*

12-26-2004, 08:58 PM	#10
Cool Time 84 Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Posts: 6,024 Images: 849 Blog Entries: 2	well, in that case, they're probably checking the flexibilty and ease of movement in the gaited horse... because it's nearly impossible to get a QH to park out and stay balanced (have tried it before) Walkers and other gaited breeds are conformed in a way that allows their body to stretch into what looks like and un-natural position. __________________ *LUCKY B RANCH* http://www.freewebs.com/luckybranch/index.htm *STOP = Spin Tires On Pavement!*

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