What do you look for in conformation on a race horse?

[AeWingnut]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

Yeah, there has been... but none of racing age.

Well, that's really what I meant
none racing yet
but that brings me the point

how can he be your favorite Stallion when he hasn't produced any runners.

on the other point of confirmation
supposedly AP Valentine has wonderful conformation
yet he doesn't have any runners of note
yet

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by AeWingnut

Well, that's really what I meant
none racing yet
but that brings me the point

how can he be your favorite Stallion when he hasn't produced any runners.

on the other point of confirmation
supposedly AP Valentine has wonderful conformation
yet he doesn't have any runners of note
yet

Pletcher has AP Dreamer in his stable who is by AP Valentine. He stands in Texas I believe and has very limited fertility. A few of Valentine's progeny have gone through the ring all ranging in price between 30K & 40K.

Here is a very general guide on what you are looking for in conformation:
http://www.horsehats.com/Conformation.html

Buckpasser was said to have been ideal:
http://www.spiletta.com/UTHOF/buckpasser.html

[Danzig]

fupeg was called superman, as they thought his conformation was excellent.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by Danzig

fupeg was called superman, as they thought his conformation was excellent.

His progeny are pretty awesome looking devils too.

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

Pletcher has AP Dreamer in his stable who is by AP Valentine. He stands in Texas I believe and has very limited fertility. A few of Valentine's progeny have gone through the ring all ranging in price between 30K & 40K.

Here is a very general guide on what you are looking for in conformation:
http://www.horsehats.com/Conformation.html

Buckpasser was said to have been ideal:
http://www.spiletta.com/UTHOF/buckpasser.html

That Buckpasser article was a great read!

[Riot]

Here's an article w/photos and assessment of the yearlings:

http://breeding.bloodhorse.com/yearl...ion_pt_one.asp

If the link doesn't work, try searching on BloodHorse

[wiphan]

Great article at bloodhorse. Thanks for posting it
Sean

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by Riot

Here's an article w/photos and assessment of the yearlings:

http://breeding.bloodhorse.com/yearl...ion_pt_one.asp

If the link doesn't work, try searching on BloodHorse

Thanks for finding this article, that was a great series.

The Storm Cat out of the Rahy mare is Harlington, who is trained by Pletcher.

[Princess Doreen]

I have this video, and it is excellent. Dr. Dewitt Owen's evaluation technique:

http://www.horseinfo.com/cart/confevalu.html

[wiphan]

Thanks. I will have to check that video out