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Please critique this possible purchase!

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I am looking at this slow 3 year OTTB. would really like to be able to hunt, event, and do hunter jumper shows in the future--I am HORRIBLE at confirmation so can someone please help and tell me what you think? I realize it's not the best picture but it's what I have:) Thanks!
 

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For some reason I was once told that long Pasterns make for a prettier mover and better jumper...? I honestly have no clue. But the horse is very cute :)! I wouldn't let just the conformation stop you from buying the horse. Mine is a conformation nightmare but he's been more sound than most of the horses that are built great. Never had a problem (knock on wood) :) good luck with the purchase!!
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I know I can't make his pasterns shorter, but he is still at the track and shod long in the toe with no heels....I was wondering if a more traditional shoeing would make the long pasterns more or less of a concern? I am also wondering about the sickle-hocks--what effect will that have on him long-term? I need all the advice I can get!
 
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Cutting his toes shorter isn't going to make his pasterns less long. They are what they are, and I'd be very reluctant to purchase this animal for over fences.

Sickle hocks are a conformational fault, but since he's a gelding there's not a lot to worry about with him passing them on. They won't really cause him any issues, but I'm not sure how Tim can see he's sickle hocked from a side profile view.

If you were planning to ride him primarily on the flat, he should hold up longer. However, nothing you can do will make his pasterns shorter.

He's a cute little guy, but there are conformationally better horses out there.
 
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DOn;t know where you are, but we, here in NY, Md and many other areas, are fast approaching the end of the racing season. The trainers will soon be "thinning" down and only taking those south they really want. Keep an eye on the CANTER listings and trainer listings at some of the tracks.
 
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Tim i see that he's standing a little toed out in back but his hind feet arent even with his front--I was thinking it was the way he was standing and may not be so bad in real life. And according to your pic, he looks almost camped out to boot!

Franksnbeans...... shhhh.....don't tell....but I "stole" this pic from the Canter website:)

Then I googled "long pasterns" and found this paper that says they're not that bad.....I tell ya, they dont make it easy to learn! I do appreciate everyone's help though---Is there anything else glaring, so even if I don't buy him, I can learn? Plus he's only 3....what other changes could be possible?

http://www.ivis.org/proceedings/aaep/2000/39.pdf
 
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Hahaha I thought so! lol

Take a look at some others.....and compare. There is a lovely grey at Fingerlakes-as well as Freudalicious-he is really cute! I cannot copy the link somehow.....grrrr........google fingerlakes trainer listings
 
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