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Critique this gelding please...

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I found this guy for $800. He is a rescue horse (the rescue organization is being evicted from their property). He is 16.3, broke to ride, unknown breeding, sound. What do you think? Im looking for a jumper? Might be an interesting project? Could I make a profit with a years worth of training?
 

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His neck looks a bit short and thick, but might just be the angle he has his head. There's something about his hind quarters that I can't put my finger on, but I'm not sure about them. Could also just be the angle lol.
But he's got a pretty face, and I always cheer for people buying rescue horses.
 
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How old is he?
He looks like a TB. Has he been raced? (Look for a tatoo under his upper lip).
What's his temperament like?
Are you going to have him vetted? If you're going to invest your time and money in him, I would get x-rays of his legs to make sure he doesn't have something like navicular or some arthritic changes which could result in some hefty vet bills later on.
 
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he looks nice. looks like he is muscly through the shoulders but there is something about his shoulder i dont like. its almost like its quite small and higher up than it should be. it could be just me but ive spent the last 5 minutes looking at it and thats definitely what it looks like to me.

he would be one handsome horse with some time and work ;)
 
#11 ·
i like him a lot!!!!! he looks promising. my apha gelding is 16.3hh and super muscle man..guess what he is a 3'6'' jumper too! so take that for what it is. i would not pass him up. be sure to get a vet check done first. good luck!!! keep us posted!
 
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