Conformation Part Two - Bob Loomis

Bob Loomis, talks about conformation, the Trapezoid Theory and what he looks for when he is picking a prospect reiner.
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[@golden777empire]

Wow! Most of those characteristics we are looking for in well-bred Afghan hounds.

[@dfaeaalfrdup73]

What a beauty and that coat!

[@georgemoore7186]

You can have all the lessons in the world about what you want in the conformation of the perfect horse, problem is if you find the perfect racehorse, you can't afford it cos that's what everyone else is looking for too, the thing is you have to look for what your budget will allow, there are some faults you can't live with and some you can, some faults you can live with providing they don't have other faults that accentuate the first problem, the first thing the horse must have is the engine(Body geometry, the right angles, balance etc) I look for horses with good body conformation(engine) and hope they have leg conformation that isn't perfect (maybe slightly off set knees, long pasterns etc)so it will bring it back into my price range, then you just have to manage the problem, don't push too hard too early but if you buy a horses with great legs but a small engine, no amount of management will make it run fast

[@rickbishop9820]

its harder with yearlings

[@lizavila9451]

Great advice. Thank you for sharing this with us.
At what age can you start looking at a horse and measure them up like this?

[@mgiffee6816]

I'd say 4 years old when they are fully developed

[@johngarcia8798]

What are the measurements your looking for?? Standard measures?

[@stablejourney]

Would this pertain to reining horses, or all horses in general?

[@s7ete]

All horses in general. Speed and power require well balanced body. All disciplines look for the same proportions. 45 degree angles

[@brynnleblanc1928]

how old do they have to be before you measure then?

[@ladyfarrier5949]

I can't find part one....

[@mgiffee6816]

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[@bornfree8073]

Thanks a fucking ton. I didnt pick up any of this in college ANS

[@bshasnki100]

I heard of Loomis referring to the trapezoid on an old tape, but after this clip I understand it. The man is the O.G of reining. Sidenote: I like how he slips a little jab about the round pen earlier in The interview In the Winners Circle.

[@BlackKettleRanch]

I hate commentaries like this and how objectifying and money-oriented these people are. They think they love horses. They don't love horses. The horse is nothing but business for these people. They might as well be talking about assessing fashion models or grading beef. And it's called "camped out" when a horse stands with his hocks behind the dock.

[@cflivestock9916]

I hate commentaries from someone that should be listening and not talking.

[@TheHare-rv3hj]

@@cflivestock9916 It's apparent from the original comment that they listened closer than you think. They proved their point.

[@cflivestock9916]

@@TheHare-rv3hj the fact they own a horse oriented business, places there views as hypocrisy. And the argument you think they “won” is semantics.