Alright, so I'm searching for a horse to do lower level eventing and I found this guy. He's a 4 year old, 15h, registered thoroughbred gelding. He's up for sale because they were hoping for a larger horse but he's not going to cut it for them. He hasn't been started under saddle but he does accept tack and he'll lounge. She said he enjoys working in the arena. She has sat on him and he didn't mind. He's a sweet horse and they're looking for him a good home. Anyway, I wanted some opinions on his conformation because I'm not the greatest at it. I know these pictures aren't the best for it but they're all I have until I decide I want to go look at him.
He is standing on uneven ground, but he gives the impression that he could be a tad high in the wither, which is quite common for TB's.
Shoulder angle is a little steep and he is over at the knee.
Hard to say about the back end but it doesnt look too bad. Same goes for the hind legs.
I know the pictures aren't the greatest. It's what the girl sent me and all i have to go off of. I did notice his knees. I wrote her again to see if I can get any better pictures but nothing yet.
She finally sent me more pictures. There is something off with his front legs. I can tell he's over at the knees but it looks like there is something else there too. So tell me what you can find!
Long and weak pasterns, coupled with him being over at the knee and tied in below the knee. I don't know about soundness long term for eventing. Those front legs would scare me a bit.
This TB screams constant lameness issues to me his front legs are awful!
and its a shame because the rest of him looks nice.
Definately not a eventer prospect. Your going to have issues. Keep looking.
whats your price range and what state are you in?
This TB screams constant lameness issues to me his front legs are awful! and its a shame because the rest of him looks nice. Definately not a eventer prospect. Your going to have issues. Keep looking. whats your price range and what state are you in?
I'm in TN and looking for something under $1000. I'm willing to travel to surrounding states for the right horse.
I really liked the rest of him but as soon as she sent me those pictures, I knew it wasn't a good thing. The first pictures, I tried to say, maybe it's something with the way he's standing but clearly I was just trying to convince myself I'd found the horse. Back to searching! :lol:
I have looked at some OTTB's. My trainer actually events on one and I've ridden a few. Thanks for the suggestion! I'll have to look at canter again. It's been a while since I last checked them out.
Caitlin, my gelding is off the track and you wouldn't know it looking at him, once he got the drugs out of his system he was as sweet and obedient as can be! You should definatly consider getting an OTTB!
Here's another gelding in kentucky. Don't know how you feel about greys, some people seem to just not like them, although I do, but I think he's a decent horse. Most of the tb's on Canter looked very light in bone, or were also over at the knee, though... Tejano Who
I personally think his price is high.....he is older, and by the time you train him.....plus, he is a cribber. That would make him a no go for me......It is early in the season tho-Canter is always getting new horses, at least here in the east.
yikes. worst front legs I've seen. Poor guy. Maybe someone can get some great farrier work and keep him sound for a trail or pleasure horse but yowza, would never put him to a jump based on these photos.
I LOVE that TB mare from canter... she has awesome bone in her legs for a thoroughbred.
the pastern angles on that first horse made my heart stop. I'm kinda surprised he's walking. lol
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