I am no good at knowing what lines have been known to be better performers in different disciplines (dressage, jumping, vs eventing etc). Does anyone have some insight into this boy’s pedigree?
https://www.pedigreequery.com/fair+prospect4
Thanks in advance!
That would be more dependent on conformation and athletic ability.
Nothing about that pedigree makes me excited. Forestry has some nice offspring, and a bunch of “average Storm Cat” types. Elusive Quality made some good-looking horses with big walks, but not always with athleticism to match. Exclusive Quality much the same as his sire; prone to throwing a big hip, sometimes size, often chunky.
Evaluate the horse in front of you. On paper this is a “keep scrolling” pedigree, for me.
Disposition…then conformation… are more important IMO…and don’t really show up on a pedigree. See how the horse is built and how agreeable he is!!
And feet! Good feet are non-negotiable. If they have good feet, a good temperament, and have 3 correct gaits who cares what is on paper. Especially for a gelding’
The question she’s asking is absolutely valid.
There are lines in any breed that are known for something more than others, whether it’s great jumping ability (highly heritable), ability to sit but maybe not extend (and vice versa), great work ethics or poor, ammy-friendly temperaments or “pro” horses, great legs and feet, soundness problems, great canters, and more.
That’s 100% separate from what a specific horse has the ability to do, which does require seeing the horse
Would you go looking for Jaguar Mail offspring for your next Hunter? No, you’d go looking for a pedigree known to produce Hunters.
There are TB lines well-known for producing upper level Eventers. It’s discussed in here all the time which TB lines are known for producing soundness issues, and you certainly can’t physically see that in most horses.
She already has the horse, so pedigree is somewhat of a moot point.
No, it’s not.
Her question is still 100% valid. Who cares what her horse DOES, she’s still asking what the pedigree might suggest. Valid question.
Agreed- this is when we miss Viney’s expertise! (not the crazy…)
I don’t understand why asking what the bloodlines usually produce is a bad thing? Yes, he is now 3 weeks into rehab and looking better than ever. I was able to get in touch with an old owner too, so was able to get more information on him. I do like the horse I see in front of me (especially now he doesn’t look like he’s on his death bed!), but am curious what his lines are usually good in. Some lines produce better eventers, some better dressage horses, etc. Thanks for everyone who answered.
I will say, that he will probably be limited, and jumping may not be in our future. So, we are probably going to be angling for some lower level dressage together (after having gathered more information on his past. He was started lightly in event training but didn’t hold up to the more intense work schedule). Which is fine with me, honestly I’d be happy plunking around on the trails with him at this point, he’s stolen my heart so much!
Viney would have liked this dam line.
I like Forestry. I have seen a lot of TBs with good basic gaits by him. I usually see the get of his local to me get picked up for H/J or eventing pursuits. I wouldn’t say they are flashy enough for UL dressage, but they tend to have correct movement once let down. Forestry is more of an eventer type (to me), in terms of what he produces, and his pedigree.
I don’t have any experience with Exclusive Quality offspring. I have seen and listed many Elusive Quality offspring. His type can vary but across the board seems favored by the eventing crowd. I have really liked the type and personality I’ve seen EQ consistently produce, but a lot of it depends on the mare.
Not an UL pedigree to me, but a solid one for a good LL campaigner. Lots of good personalities in that pedigree.
Thank you beowulf! Exactly what I was looking for. He flunked out as an eventer because between an old bow and not holding up to the training program, he was too “dull” and not hot enough. The lady that had him said he didn’t have the forwardness she likes her eventers to have. In other words, he was too quiet. Which is perfect for me. And honestly, if we never jump a jump, its not a big deal. He has a great big puppy dog personality and is super sweet and chill, which is exactly what I want!
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