@SaddleseatGal Thank you! I think it's possible, just some getting used to the full bridle (he is just in a pelham here) as well as having a Saddle Seat head position all the time. But he does enjoy learning and doing patterns and has really smooth gaits. His tail is also cut and straight so it would be easy to keep him in a set and then brace him.
hallmark3134, You were a little harsh: RackOn wasn't entirely incorrect: Given, the horse IS GREEN and obviously a little tense. He's handsome and his canter is lovely. But, as he is, put a full bridle & cutback saddle on him, and he wouldn't look out of place in a B-show country pleasure class. As an ASB hunter, (and yes, I show ASBs) a bit more relaxed headcarriage and a slower, more open stride at the trot would improve the presentation. He does have great potential. Congratulations.
@mmully5 Hi I am sorry I just saw this comment! As of right now he is still available! If you would like any more info on him please feel free to contact me via email at klucas.1@osu.edu (the best way to reach me). Again, sorry for the delay!
I don't know much about Saddlebreds, I'm a hunter/jumper girl, but compared to the other horse in the ring his head didn't really look much higher. At the beginning he perhaps looked more tense, but seemed to relax by the end. He had a nice walk-canter transition, even though he was counter bent. But again, that may be your guys' way of doing things, just not my cup of tea. Not usually a big fan of Saddlebreds but I must say your guy is absolutely gorgeous! I adore his coloring.
RackOn241 ~ I respectfully submit that you must know nothing about Saddlebred hunters...this horse has the potential to be THE top Saddlebred hunt horse in the country. And truthfully, if you think he belongs in country pleasure...I have to question your knowledge of that division as well.
Your horse is good looking, but unsuitable for the division. He does not carry himself in the correct frame nor does his use his legs properly. He may not have been successful in country pleasure, but until the way he moves is corrected that is where he belongs.
I will acknowledge that at the show where this video was taken he was particularly more fired up than normal, thus his higher head set. However, his neck is arched and his nose is perpendicular to the ground; yes it should be a little lower, but not much as this was still a Saddlebred Hunter class. He also shows great extension in both the trot and canter, so I am not sure what you mean by "he does not use his legs properly;" his extension is obvious in one of the still pictures.
Furthermore, I have received numerous compliments on this horse from both Saddlbred hunter trainers/exhibitors as well as "real" hunter trainers/exhibitors. He was never shown in country pleasure, except in driving just to get him in the ring as a four year old. Also, as noted, this was only his fifth show ever, so he is still very green. Thank you, however, for your concern. If you have any other questions/comments on this horse, feel free to email me at: klucas.1@osu.edu.
Hi everyone...not sure why the video cut out some letters and numbers at the end :( the number to contact about this horse is for Ray Blanton at 614-582-9775
Super cute horse! Do you think he would be suitable for Saddle Seat Equitation?
SaddleseatGal 2 days ago
@SaddleseatGal Thank you! I think it's possible, just some getting used to the full bridle (he is just in a pelham here) as well as having a Saddle Seat head position all the time. But he does enjoy learning and doing patterns and has really smooth gaits. His tail is also cut and straight so it would be easy to keep him in a set and then brace him.
hallmark3134 2 days ago
hallmark3134, You were a little harsh: RackOn wasn't entirely incorrect: Given, the horse IS GREEN and obviously a little tense. He's handsome and his canter is lovely. But, as he is, put a full bridle & cutback saddle on him, and he wouldn't look out of place in a B-show country pleasure class. As an ASB hunter, (and yes, I show ASBs) a bit more relaxed headcarriage and a slower, more open stride at the trot would improve the presentation. He does have great potential. Congratulations.
grandcarriage1 1 week ago
Is he still available? Thanks
mmully5 2 months ago
@mmully5 Hi I am sorry I just saw this comment! As of right now he is still available! If you would like any more info on him please feel free to contact me via email at klucas.1@osu.edu (the best way to reach me). Again, sorry for the delay!
hallmark3134 3 weeks ago
Are you a professor or a student at OSU? I just graduated from there :)
showjumpinluv 5 months ago
I don't know much about Saddlebreds, I'm a hunter/jumper girl, but compared to the other horse in the ring his head didn't really look much higher. At the beginning he perhaps looked more tense, but seemed to relax by the end. He had a nice walk-canter transition, even though he was counter bent. But again, that may be your guys' way of doing things, just not my cup of tea. Not usually a big fan of Saddlebreds but I must say your guy is absolutely gorgeous! I adore his coloring.
showjumpinluv 5 months ago
@showjumpinluv Thanks!! Arnie is a great example of a Saddlebred that shows great versatility while maintaining his show horse presence
hallmark3134 5 months ago
RackOn241 ~ I respectfully submit that you must know nothing about Saddlebred hunters...this horse has the potential to be THE top Saddlebred hunt horse in the country. And truthfully, if you think he belongs in country pleasure...I have to question your knowledge of that division as well.
asbhunter1 7 months ago
Your horse is good looking, but unsuitable for the division. He does not carry himself in the correct frame nor does his use his legs properly. He may not have been successful in country pleasure, but until the way he moves is corrected that is where he belongs.
RackOn241 7 months ago
@RackOn241
I will acknowledge that at the show where this video was taken he was particularly more fired up than normal, thus his higher head set. However, his neck is arched and his nose is perpendicular to the ground; yes it should be a little lower, but not much as this was still a Saddlebred Hunter class. He also shows great extension in both the trot and canter, so I am not sure what you mean by "he does not use his legs properly;" his extension is obvious in one of the still pictures.
hallmark3134 7 months ago
Furthermore, I have received numerous compliments on this horse from both Saddlbred hunter trainers/exhibitors as well as "real" hunter trainers/exhibitors. He was never shown in country pleasure, except in driving just to get him in the ring as a four year old. Also, as noted, this was only his fifth show ever, so he is still very green. Thank you, however, for your concern. If you have any other questions/comments on this horse, feel free to email me at: klucas.1@osu.edu.
hallmark3134 7 months ago
He`s stunning :)
cjmorgans 8 months ago
Hi everyone...not sure why the video cut out some letters and numbers at the end :( the number to contact about this horse is for Ray Blanton at 614-582-9775
hallmark3134 10 months ago