This is my 2 year old QH Classanova....he was about 23 months old in these pictures. He is going to be used as a pleasure horse, mainly for trails and I have already started his western saddle training (my vet gave me the OK after an exam about a month ago). I would like to eventually do some hunter jumper work with him. I think he has a nice build for it. I will not begin this until much later, once his growth plates have set and my vet gives me the ok, but I just wanted to know, from what you can tell in the pictures, will he be suited for some low level jumps? I'm not really going to be jumping him higher than 3 feet, and I don't show, I just want him to be trained in english and western because I ride both and he is going to be my personal mount. Thanks!
http://s55.photobucket.com/albums/g137/rockerchic821/Nova/
2007-02-23 04:39:07 · 12 answers · asked by rockerchic821 4 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
According to my vet, my horse is in perfect weight....he's a growing 2 year old....so he's not the least bit "tubby."
2007-02-23 05:17:36 · update #1
He should be able to jump low jumps with little ease- but as you start building up he'll have more difficulties- His shoulders slope down pretty big which push his forelimbs further under him. He has a nice build for pleasure classes and maybe even some cattle work with that nice hip.
But he should be fine jumping low jumps...as you size up though you may have some difficulties with him over jumping because he won't be able to lift his fore hand up as far as a horse that was bred for jumping.
Hope this helps- he's a gorgeous guy and has good conformation from what I can tell. Which is a bonus for you, he'll be an easy keeper and his joints won't wear down as fast.
2007-02-23 08:38:41 · answer #1 · answered by silvaspurranch 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Almost every horse has the natural ability to jump at least small fences (barring any injury/illness, etc.). Quarter horses tend to not be as good at taller jumps simply because of their stocky, short-legged build. If you want to jump him just for the sake of jumping, I say go for it, a lot of horses really like it and it gives them a break from the repition of flat work. And if you train him over controlled low jumps in english tack, then when you're out on the trail in western, you're both more comfortable and can enjoy the occasional fallen tree! In the end, my best advice is to listen to him. If he likes it, let him take you over whatever fences he's comfortable with. If he shows displeasure or balks in the beginning, keep that in mind with how much you ask of him. He looks like he's got a little longer leg and shoulder than most QHs, and if you make the training fun, he'll fly. Good luck!
2007-02-23 04:58:54 · answer #2 · answered by poet 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He looks to have great legs and a great rump. Though not actually seeing moving video of him is hard to give you an exact yes or no. His conformation seems very good. Reminds me of my hunter I had a while back (she always placed high in conformation classes). Good way to tell when you do get the OK from your vet, start him on trotting polls and see how he feels. Your looking for him to really pick up his feet. What will be difficult is that western pleasure horses typically drag their feet. Will take some work for him to realze the difference between the two, but it can be done! Good luck!
2007-02-23 12:34:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once he is older and his growth plates have closed over you should be perfectly fone to start jumping him.
He may never be a high level jumper but QH are not known for jumping ability. But for smaller stuff and out on the trail he should be perfect. Make sure to have your vet eveulate him if he seems to get lame of off at all when you are starting him.
He is a nice looking and well put together guy. Good looking colt.
2007-02-23 08:07:11 · answer #4 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He might do well but then again I'm not a jumper. In the pics he looks a little long in the back and slightly cow hocked, but that may be the way the pic where taken and the way he was standing. other then that he looks like a nice horse. If all else fells he might make a good riding horse.
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2007-02-23 06:19:45 · answer #5 · answered by Sun 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Gorgeous horse by the way. If you just try him over some tiny jumps and slowly increase their height, you will be able to feel if he is comfortable/enjoying himself. Don't just put up a 3ft jump up and expect him to bound straight over. However as long as you are gentle and reasuring with him, im sure he will be a great jumper, and if not he's still got his amazing looks to fall back on.
2007-02-23 06:00:16 · answer #6 · answered by skip a heartbeat 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow, he's adorable!
I would say as long as you keep the jumps a little shorter(3 ft. seems reasonable) you should be ok.
Just remember that QH are a little more suitable for western work. They are stocky, and he is sure to be, too.
I'm interested to know why, if you don't show, you are wanting to jump him? Just curious.
2007-02-23 05:06:43 · answer #7 · answered by Boo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing noticable in the pictures is he looks slightly higher at the rump than the withers. It could just be the ground or the angle, but even so that wouldn't affect his ability to do moderate jumps. He looks great have fun!
2007-02-23 05:40:38 · answer #8 · answered by emily 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he looks like he would be a fine jumper although a little stout not tall and lanky like most jumpers... he look good in his pics the only thing i see worng with his comfemation and it might be the angles of the pics is that hes a little muton witherd but butiful horse
2007-02-23 04:45:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/32489627/?qo=340&q=horse&qh=boost%3Apopular+age_sigma%3A24h+age_scale%3A5
Try that website, it really teaches you alot about conformation. And its fun!
2007-02-23 10:56:06 · answer #10 · answered by starqrider 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋