This is a discussion on Crit my APHA mare please? :) within the Horse Conformation Critique forums, part of the Horse Breeds, Breeding, and Genetics category
She's 13, had a pretty easy life, a very western ride. Her hooves are a work in progress. Sole pressure after a trim prevented us from shoeing her. Horseshine and regular trimming has really helped though! She's no longer lame.
I think she looks a bit out of proportion. Her butt doesn't really sit right with the rest of her body(I know what that's like, one of my horses has it, lol).
I think she looks a bit out of proportion. Her butt doesn't really sit right with the rest of her body(I know what that's like, one of my horses has it, lol).
Her butt looks a little small but I'm not sure if that's because it is, or because of her huge head! Posted via Mobile Device
I think her porportions are good. She has nice legs , fore and hind, nice short canon. There's a bit of a puff at the hock, not sure waht that is. Overall, I think she's nicely built.
I squared her up by picking up her feet and moving them where I wanted. My horses know hand signals. Palm facing them (like hi) as stay and palm to the sky (as if you have a treat in your hand) means come. If you'll look closely, she's not tied, the lead is just thrown over the t post cap. I chant stay and babble to keep them from averting their attention and moving their feet. It also helps that she's an incredibly calm mare. Posted via Mobile Device