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critique 6 year old Apha gelding please!

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Hi! This is my leased APHA gelding, Jack. We have been working on weight gain, and now focus on putting some muscle on him. We show english at local fun/ schooling shows. I always enter him in halter classes just for kicks, and am wondering if you guys can tell me what we still need to work on. Also id like a basic conformation critique so i know what i am working with. Thank you!!!
 

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Wow-- im jealous! Hes sooo good looking. Nothing really sticks out to me-- nothing bad anyway-- too much good for me to name.. lol.

How does he usually place?
 
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Thank you! Hes usually places, which i am happy about bc hes not a 'halter horse'. I would love him even if he wasnt cute, because he just tries so darn hard to please his rider. Never any disagreeing out of this boy. Any tips on where to put more muscle? Does he need it?
 
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I think he looked good then-- why operation weight gain?
 
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I'm new to this, but I'll give it a go! I don't really have anything negative to say. I love the way his rump is shaped in those top photos. I'm a sucker for a good butt! Haha! And I think he filled out very nicely with nice muscle definition. His shoulders seem to have a good angle and his chest is well built from what I can see. I'm curious though... is he a sorrel or brown? The top photos look like he's brown, but that last one he has a redish hue. He's a gorgeous horse though!!!
 
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That's a nice looking horse! I don't see where he needs any more weight.
You don't want to see ribs but it sure is no crime to be able to feel one without your fingers disappearing into the flesh.
He looks really good to me!
 
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I agree on the slightly too straight hocks. Ideally I'd like a longer neck, cleaner throatlatch, and a little more angle on the shoulder. Could just be the picture angles, but he may toe out just a touch? That said, he's a very attractive horse who is fairly balanced with a gorgeous hip and a kind eye to bring the whole package together. Looks to be in good flesh with just the right amount of muscle tone. I would expect him to place in mid level Halter shows, and probably clean up at lower level open shows.

Lucky you to have the opportunity to work with such an adorable and willing horse! He's one I'd definitely want to take a look at.
 
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