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

[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