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Gorgeous arabian/andalusian stallion (PIC HEAVY)

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#1 ·
so a stallion came visiting our farm today, and I think I went to photography heaven xD check this guy out! He's an andalusian/arabian cross. 16.2hh.























so what do you guys think? =P we may be breeding him to our arabian mare Xcia next year ^^
(pardon her facial expression, she's quite the diva and is in no way photogenic xD)
 
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Alwaysbehind- we don't want critique at the moment ^^ already have quite a few people helping us decide. We have two other stallions that we're looking at- one being a purebred arabian that we'll most likely choose instead just because his conformation is a tad better and he has a good show record- while this guy is only four years old and was just saddle trained a few months ago.

Speed Racer- really? well, everyone is allowed his own oppinion I guess =P I do admit that his head and body don't go together pefectly...he's a very bulky looking animal. However, he's got an amazing temperment even around the mares and a personality to boot. I have to admit that I love his color the most though xP a bit if a biased oppinion. haha
 
#5 ·
OK, you asked 'what do you think' so I thought that meant you wanted a critique.

I agree with SR. I would not put this boy on any list other than a 'not worthy to be a stallion' list.
 
#7 ·
I won't say he's not worthy of anything because I don't feel I have the right to say that, but I agree with the others. I do not like the way he's put together. The huge adni neck put onto a compact Arab body is odd looking and he holds it up like a giraffe.
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AlwaysBehind- Sorry to confuse you! I meant it as 'so, do you like him or not?' evidently I'm the only one that does like him though xD

JamieLeighx- haha, a chicken? xD I guess I can see that. Big body, little head. Maybe we should just saw him in half.

this is the other stud that the man has. We're not sure we like him because he's rather bulky for an arabian though, so we'll probably go with the horse I mentioned in the above post ^^



 
#9 ·
Endiku, I just don't like him. If you do, fine and dandy. You asked what we thought of him, and I'm just being honest.

There are some Andie/Arab crosses that are really nice. Unfortunately, I don't consider him one of them. Nothing about him gives me reason to think he should be passing on his genetics.

He'll eventually grey out completely, so that color you think is so gorgeous isn't going to stick around either.

Your mare might be able to tone down some of his flaws, but I can't tell much from her conformation based on the one picture.
 
#10 ·
I understand, and am in no way trying to tell you to change your mind. I also know that his coloring is subject to change, but hey- he's not my horse, I don't really care x] I'm just pointing out that one of the reasons he caught my eye was that he's got nice coloring. His mane and tail are very nice, too IMO.

And the mare isn't mine. I don't own any horses- so really its not my job to decide who she's bred to. I am staying 'in the loop' at our barn though, and watching to see what they do so that I can learn for future decisions that are mine =]
 
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The problem with the second stud is he has this weird butt. I mean, I know that arabians generally have high tails, but it's like his tailbone doesn't connect right- making an strange angle. Not a favorable thing on a stallion. He's nice otherwise, though =P



and Hayley- I'm not sure that he does! XD if you ask me, his owner hasn't in any way trained him to his potential. He relies more on force than anything, and his horses aren't very supple. The stud tucks his head beautifully when he's in his paddock, but when he's ridden its always waaay up there xD
 
#15 ·
Just my opinion that first stud is one of the weirdest looking horses I have ever seen... Maybe that last photo just makes his neck look oober short and thick? I don't know enough to critique though, in fact I find people on this forum tear apart a horse I think looks just fine to me. Just an overall impression that he was "wrong" looking... Very wrong looking. The grey Arabian stud is gorgeous though.
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#18 ·
AlwaysBehind-

should of seperated those two sentances more xD I was just adding as a comment that we're breeding her to him possibly. The 'what do you guys think' was aimed towards the stud just as a horse, not a breeding possibility.

And I don't own any horses- however, I work as an exercise rider and an assistant therapy instructor at the barn, and always refer to the barn as a whole as 'we' and 'us.'

I guess that is pretty confusing. :3 my appology! Should of worded the whole thing differently. heh.
 
#40 ·
You can not now say you did not want an opinion on the stud as a horse and say you wanted a photo critique when you just told me this as an answer to my question. (Bolding mine)

AlwaysBehind-

should of seperated those two sentances more xD I was just adding as a comment that we're breeding her to him possibly. The 'what do you guys think' was aimed towards the stud just as a horse, not a breeding possibility.
You do not say anywhere in there that you were looking for a critique of your photographs.
 
#20 ·
There is something about the Andi/Arab cross that I think is very attractive, and stunning, BUT there is also something about him that I dont like at all.

Good Luck in whichever direction you guys choose though :D
 
#21 ·
He looks terribly tense under saddle, which seems likely to be due in part to his training. He's got what I've heard termed as an "upside down neck"... tons of muscle on the underside and not much on the top, which is the opposite of what is typically desired with a horse in most disciplines.
 
#24 ·
I agree. If someone would take the time to ride him correctly and condition him, he wouldn't be 'upside down', he'd be more evenly porportioned, and have more of a look of grace.
 
#26 ·
Both studs have APPALLING conformation and should not be stallions... All of my horses are a million times better conformed than either of those stallions, and all of mine are geldings.

If the mare's pure arab, why not breed a pure arab instead of just another grade horse? And there are some AMAZING stallions avaliable through AI, I honestly can't see why anyone would choose to breed to those two, they look awful, almost like something is wrong with their spines...
 
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