Post by Erin on Mar 18, 2006 14:12:32 GMT -5
March Breed Inspection Results
3 horses were entered, with two receiving the "Elite" rank and one receiving the "Supreme" rank.
Horse’s Name: DSR Send Me Roses
Age: foaled in 1990 Gender: mare
Breed: American Saddlebred Number: EMHRC-C0010-M
Color: chestnut roan sabino
Markings: N/A
Sire: Commander’s Cadence ® Dam: Denmark’s Holiday Shamrock ®
Owned By: Shannon Simon of Diamond S Ranch
Date Inspected: March 15, 2006
Ranking Received: 93/100 points total, receives “Supreme” rank
Point Breakdown
Conformation: 46 /50 total points
Head: 10 /10 total points
Neck: 10 /10 total points
Forequarters: 10 /12 total points
Back and Barrel: 6 /6 total points
Hindquarters: 10 /12 total points
True To Breed Type: 47 /50 total points
Color: 14 /15 total points
Action or Stance: 15 /15 total points
Physical Traits: 18 /20 total points
Comments
Beautiful head, well proportioned to the horse and feminine in appearance. Large eyes and alert appearance.
Neck long and high-set, flexible, with a fine, clean throatlatch.
Forequarters have a good angle to the shoulder, humerus and fetlocks. Hooves are an acceptable length for the breed, but the girth could be a touch deeper and the left foreleg looks slightly back at the knee.
The back and loins are of appropriate length; the ribs are well sprung and blend smoothly into the flank.
The hindquarters are acceptable, but could have a bigger hip-stifle-point of buttock ratio. Musculature is good and joints are clean, but the back hooves appear to be toed out some.
The color is found within the breed and is a very nice representation of sabino. The paint job does look textured though, giving the impression of a winter coat when everything else would suggest a summer coat.
The pose is a more moderate example of the park stance, still quite acceptable and portrayed nicely.
The left ear looks slightly longer than the right ear, which would not be desirable in a real horse. In the Saddlebred, although the front hooves are allowed to grow longer than the back hooves, the extra length isn’t due entirely to hoof, but to shoes and padding as well. Here it looks as if the front hooves don’t have any extra shoes/padding, they’re just longer than the back hooves.
Overall, a very nice horse! I would personally expect her to do better as a three-gaited model, since her overall build isn’t as powerful as a typical five-gaiter’s would be and the roached mane. Gorgeous color though and having a roach mane isn’t something typically shown in model Saddlebreds, so it definitely helps to set her apart and emphasize her great head/neck!
Horse’s Name: DSR A Perfect Portrait
Age: foaled in 1995 Gender: mare
Breed: American Saddlebred Number: EMHRC-C0057-M
Color: chestnut tobiano
Markings: N/A
Sire: Monaco ® Dam: Sultan’s Spanish Lace ®
Owned By: Shannon Simon of Diamond S Ranch
Date Inspected: March 15, 2006
Ranking Received: 94/100 points total, receives “Elite” rank
Point Breakdown
Conformation: 45 /50 total points
Head: 10 /10 total points
Neck: 10 /10 total points
Forequarters: 9 /12 total points
Back and Barrel: 6 /6 total points
Hindquarters: 10 /12 total points
True To Breed Type: 49 /50 total points
Color: 15 /15 total points
Action or Stance: 15 /15 total points
Physical Traits: 19 /20 total points
Comments
Finely boned, feminine head with large eyes and a fine muzzle. Gives a dainty, interested-but-ladylike expression.
Very nice neck; excellent length, clean throatlatch, set into the shoulder at an appropriate height. There is a small crest, but it’s in keeping with the overall feminine appearance and is of accepted appearance for a mare.
The forequarters have good angle to the shoulder, humerus and pasterns, but the mare appears to have slight calf knees and the girth could be fuller. Also, while she appears to be shod and padded, her front hooves look a bit too long at the toe, which would add extra strain on her fetlocks and her knees and could promote hoof/leg problems.
The back and loins are of proper length and look strong, flowing smoothly into the hindquarters. The ribs are well sprung.
The hindquarters could be longer in the hip-stifle-point of buttock ratio and the right hind hoof/pastern/fetlock appears to be a bit puffy.
The color is very nice, with good shading and detail work, especially on the face.
The stance is a nice example of a more moderate stretched or park stance.
This mare’s left ear looks like it’s a bit longer than her right. The blacked hooves and longer tail add nice touches to the overall “show ready” appearance. The metallic gold braid/ribbons in the mane and forelock draw attention to her pretty head, face and neck, without being as obvious as other louder colors might be.
What a lovely mare! My favorite picture was the three-quarter view from behind, she just looks so classy and elegant in it! I personally think she’s a good example of a high-class Saddlebred show mare and it’s nice to see a model with that quiet elegance.
Horse’s Name: DSR Highland Triumph
Age: foaled in 2004 Gender: stallion
Breed: Clydesdale Number: EMHRC-C0066-S
Color: bay sabino
Markings: N/A
Sire: Royal Augustus of Warwick ® Dam: Royal Jettsetter’s Angel ®
Owned By: Shannon Simon of Diamond S Ranch
Date Inspected: March 17, 2006
Ranking Received: 96/100 points total, receives “Elite” rank
Point Breakdown
Conformation: 47 /50 total points
Head: 10 /10 total points
Neck: 10 /10 total points
Forequarters: 11 /12 total points
Back and Barrel: 6 /6 total points
Hindquarters: 10 /12 total points
True To Breed Type: 49 /50 total points
Color: 15 /15 total points
Action or Stance: 15 /15 total points
Physical Traits: 19 /20 total points
Comments
Handsome head of draft type, well proportioned features without any coarseness.
Powerful neck with an appropriate stallion crest, clean throatlatch.
The forequarters are well-muscled, with excellent shoulder and humerus angles. The forearm could have more musculature and depth, but it is acceptable since this is a two-year old. The knee is a bit small however, but the girth is of acceptable depth for a two-year old.
The back is very good, as are the loins and the withers are level with the croup. The barrel is good also and runs neatly into the flank without excessively tucking up.
The hindquarters are strong and have good length through the hip-stifle-point of buttock. The hocks are of good size, though the gaskins could have more musculature, but again, this is acceptable in a two-year old as he still has more development that will occur.
This is a very attractive example of a bay sabino, with good shading and smoothly blended paint.
This young stallion is standing squarely and seems to be looking about himself with interest, while staying relaxed and calm. Nice qualities in a draft horse.
He’s got an appropriate amount of feather for a Clydesdale and the black marks in the feathering are realistic and attractive. The blue-green ribbons give him a smart show appearance and also help him to stand out from “better” marked models.
Overall a very impressive horse! I personally have a soft spot for drafts and he’s a very good representation of a young Clydesdale stallion.
3 horses were entered, with two receiving the "Elite" rank and one receiving the "Supreme" rank.
Horse’s Name: DSR Send Me Roses
Age: foaled in 1990 Gender: mare
Breed: American Saddlebred Number: EMHRC-C0010-M
Color: chestnut roan sabino
Markings: N/A
Sire: Commander’s Cadence ® Dam: Denmark’s Holiday Shamrock ®
Owned By: Shannon Simon of Diamond S Ranch
Date Inspected: March 15, 2006
Ranking Received: 93/100 points total, receives “Supreme” rank
Point Breakdown
Conformation: 46 /50 total points
Head: 10 /10 total points
Neck: 10 /10 total points
Forequarters: 10 /12 total points
Back and Barrel: 6 /6 total points
Hindquarters: 10 /12 total points
True To Breed Type: 47 /50 total points
Color: 14 /15 total points
Action or Stance: 15 /15 total points
Physical Traits: 18 /20 total points
Comments
Beautiful head, well proportioned to the horse and feminine in appearance. Large eyes and alert appearance.
Neck long and high-set, flexible, with a fine, clean throatlatch.
Forequarters have a good angle to the shoulder, humerus and fetlocks. Hooves are an acceptable length for the breed, but the girth could be a touch deeper and the left foreleg looks slightly back at the knee.
The back and loins are of appropriate length; the ribs are well sprung and blend smoothly into the flank.
The hindquarters are acceptable, but could have a bigger hip-stifle-point of buttock ratio. Musculature is good and joints are clean, but the back hooves appear to be toed out some.
The color is found within the breed and is a very nice representation of sabino. The paint job does look textured though, giving the impression of a winter coat when everything else would suggest a summer coat.
The pose is a more moderate example of the park stance, still quite acceptable and portrayed nicely.
The left ear looks slightly longer than the right ear, which would not be desirable in a real horse. In the Saddlebred, although the front hooves are allowed to grow longer than the back hooves, the extra length isn’t due entirely to hoof, but to shoes and padding as well. Here it looks as if the front hooves don’t have any extra shoes/padding, they’re just longer than the back hooves.
Overall, a very nice horse! I would personally expect her to do better as a three-gaited model, since her overall build isn’t as powerful as a typical five-gaiter’s would be and the roached mane. Gorgeous color though and having a roach mane isn’t something typically shown in model Saddlebreds, so it definitely helps to set her apart and emphasize her great head/neck!
Horse’s Name: DSR A Perfect Portrait
Age: foaled in 1995 Gender: mare
Breed: American Saddlebred Number: EMHRC-C0057-M
Color: chestnut tobiano
Markings: N/A
Sire: Monaco ® Dam: Sultan’s Spanish Lace ®
Owned By: Shannon Simon of Diamond S Ranch
Date Inspected: March 15, 2006
Ranking Received: 94/100 points total, receives “Elite” rank
Point Breakdown
Conformation: 45 /50 total points
Head: 10 /10 total points
Neck: 10 /10 total points
Forequarters: 9 /12 total points
Back and Barrel: 6 /6 total points
Hindquarters: 10 /12 total points
True To Breed Type: 49 /50 total points
Color: 15 /15 total points
Action or Stance: 15 /15 total points
Physical Traits: 19 /20 total points
Comments
Finely boned, feminine head with large eyes and a fine muzzle. Gives a dainty, interested-but-ladylike expression.
Very nice neck; excellent length, clean throatlatch, set into the shoulder at an appropriate height. There is a small crest, but it’s in keeping with the overall feminine appearance and is of accepted appearance for a mare.
The forequarters have good angle to the shoulder, humerus and pasterns, but the mare appears to have slight calf knees and the girth could be fuller. Also, while she appears to be shod and padded, her front hooves look a bit too long at the toe, which would add extra strain on her fetlocks and her knees and could promote hoof/leg problems.
The back and loins are of proper length and look strong, flowing smoothly into the hindquarters. The ribs are well sprung.
The hindquarters could be longer in the hip-stifle-point of buttock ratio and the right hind hoof/pastern/fetlock appears to be a bit puffy.
The color is very nice, with good shading and detail work, especially on the face.
The stance is a nice example of a more moderate stretched or park stance.
This mare’s left ear looks like it’s a bit longer than her right. The blacked hooves and longer tail add nice touches to the overall “show ready” appearance. The metallic gold braid/ribbons in the mane and forelock draw attention to her pretty head, face and neck, without being as obvious as other louder colors might be.
What a lovely mare! My favorite picture was the three-quarter view from behind, she just looks so classy and elegant in it! I personally think she’s a good example of a high-class Saddlebred show mare and it’s nice to see a model with that quiet elegance.
Horse’s Name: DSR Highland Triumph
Age: foaled in 2004 Gender: stallion
Breed: Clydesdale Number: EMHRC-C0066-S
Color: bay sabino
Markings: N/A
Sire: Royal Augustus of Warwick ® Dam: Royal Jettsetter’s Angel ®
Owned By: Shannon Simon of Diamond S Ranch
Date Inspected: March 17, 2006
Ranking Received: 96/100 points total, receives “Elite” rank
Point Breakdown
Conformation: 47 /50 total points
Head: 10 /10 total points
Neck: 10 /10 total points
Forequarters: 11 /12 total points
Back and Barrel: 6 /6 total points
Hindquarters: 10 /12 total points
True To Breed Type: 49 /50 total points
Color: 15 /15 total points
Action or Stance: 15 /15 total points
Physical Traits: 19 /20 total points
Comments
Handsome head of draft type, well proportioned features without any coarseness.
Powerful neck with an appropriate stallion crest, clean throatlatch.
The forequarters are well-muscled, with excellent shoulder and humerus angles. The forearm could have more musculature and depth, but it is acceptable since this is a two-year old. The knee is a bit small however, but the girth is of acceptable depth for a two-year old.
The back is very good, as are the loins and the withers are level with the croup. The barrel is good also and runs neatly into the flank without excessively tucking up.
The hindquarters are strong and have good length through the hip-stifle-point of buttock. The hocks are of good size, though the gaskins could have more musculature, but again, this is acceptable in a two-year old as he still has more development that will occur.
This is a very attractive example of a bay sabino, with good shading and smoothly blended paint.
This young stallion is standing squarely and seems to be looking about himself with interest, while staying relaxed and calm. Nice qualities in a draft horse.
He’s got an appropriate amount of feather for a Clydesdale and the black marks in the feathering are realistic and attractive. The blue-green ribbons give him a smart show appearance and also help him to stand out from “better” marked models.
Overall a very impressive horse! I personally have a soft spot for drafts and he’s a very good representation of a young Clydesdale stallion.
Thanks Erin...this is sooo cool. I already added the results to my website...hehehe
YAY!