tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370901001394720179.comments2023-09-05T05:57:31.813-07:00Phaze Studio Online JournalLieslhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07305868745353862376noreply@blogger.comBlogger148125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370901001394720179.post-68799705829062500732011-06-25T18:21:45.123-07:002011-06-25T18:21:45.123-07:00I'll play too!
I'd place this group of 3-...I'll play too!<br /><br />I'd place this group of 3-4 year old Appaloosas:<br /><br />3, 1, 2<br /><br />Starting with the top horse:<br />The #3 Horse has the nicest overall balance of the group with the best symmetry between the shoulder and hip. The head is refined and the muzzle is small and neat. The throatlatch is clean and the neck ties in well to the shoulder. The shoulder itself is nicely sloped and has adequate substance. The forelegs are correct with flat joints and a nice angle to the fetlock. There is good depth to the heartgirth and the underpinnings are clean. The topline has good coupling and the topline to underpinning length is nearly 2-1. The hindquarters have good substance and the stifle looks strong. The hind legs are also very correct. Overall, the #3 horse shows the best balance and quality. However, I would like to see more muscle definition on this horse.<br /><br />Moving to the middle horse:<br />The #1 horse has nicer muscle definition than the #3 horse, however it lacks the same balance and quality. #1's head (what I can see) is thick through the jowl and the eye is small. The throatlatch is clean though the neck ties in well to the shoulder. The angle of the shoulder is steep, which would constrict freedom of motion. The forelegs are clean and the angle of fetlock is good. #1 has nice depth to the heartgirth and the inderpinnings are clean. The topline is somewhat flat though the topline to underpinning length is adequate. The biggest problem I have with this horse is the fact that its camped out. This conformational flaw will impede the horse from properly using its hind end.<br /><br />Closing with the last horse:<br />The #2 horse has a cleaner head than the #1 horse, however #2 also has the poorest overall balance. The head is refined with small neat ears. The throatlatch is clean however the neck is thin and ties in low to the shoulder. The shoulder is nicely sloped and has good substance. The front legs are too fine for this horse's build. The heartgirth is deep and the topline is good. The hind-legs are camped out and too fine for the horse's build. Overall #2 has the least balanced of the three horses.<br /><br />Those are my thoughts. It's nice to know I can still (sorta) whip out my 4-H judging skills lol!Mackenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09663139445797550797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370901001394720179.post-84499880659582073302011-06-24T20:50:23.289-07:002011-06-24T20:50:23.289-07:00I agree with most of htem 3 then 1 then 2 for the ...I agree with most of htem 3 then 1 then 2 for the same reasons..Becky Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08918941303698200752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370901001394720179.post-53312208710561123492011-06-24T09:59:18.991-07:002011-06-24T09:59:18.991-07:00I will place it 3, 1, 2....The hocks are much high...I will place it 3, 1, 2....The hocks are much higher than the knees on 1 and 2 which makes for a bumpy ride. 2 is parked out, has a weedy-looking neck and ties in low on the foreqrters. Her hip may be a HAIR better than 1 but 1 makes up for it with more muscle and condition. You can't ride color so it is important for a judge to look under the skin and place accordingly.crazyhorsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13672119153942207407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370901001394720179.post-22106071081503040482011-06-22T18:27:44.056-07:002011-06-22T18:27:44.056-07:003, then 1, then 2. I like 3 for his balance, nice...3, then 1, then 2. I like 3 for his balance, nice hip and shoulder, he just seems like he would move nice, and be a good performance horse to me. Number 1 also seems to be very balanced, i dont like his hip quite as much, and he's a little more down-hill which i know has to do with his age, but I still like #3 better. I picked 2 last. she seems kind of stocked-out? not sure if thats the correct word, but just doesnt seem like she'd move quite as nice as the rest. Does have a nice shoulder though! Anyway, I'm not a judge, and not very good at explaining what I see, but that would be the way I would judge it.hankarabian366https://www.blogger.com/profile/08831921521677812511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370901001394720179.post-40569183152093035882011-06-22T16:38:42.975-07:002011-06-22T16:38:42.975-07:00Ok, I'll play! Lol.
I'd have to place #3...Ok, I'll play! Lol.<br /><br />I'd have to place #3 first. He is by far the most balanced of the three. He has a lovely length of neck for his body, a propotionate hindquarter and nice straight legs. I wish he had a little more angle to his shoulder and pasterns, and more depth to the heart girth, but all in all he is a very nice horse. (Can I have on in dark bay?)<br /><br />I had a hard time deciding between the other two as I felt they both had equal issues. <br /><br />I would have to place #1 second. She has a better overall balance than #2. Despite her more upright shoulder, I feel that she has a better overall balance than #2 despite her small hinquarter, short camped out hind legs, and short neck. She is also butt high, but sweeing as she is still growing, I will discount that flaw. She does have a better depth to the heart girth than #3, but still only places second in my book.<br /><br />#2 has the nicest shoulder and pastern angles of the three, but she has the least overall balance. Like #1, she also has a short neck, small hindquarter and camped out hind legs. Her legs are very skinny in comparison to her body giving the unfortunate effect of looking like a potato with toothpicks for legs. As such, she is solidly in third place. <br /><br />And yes, I agree, I would love to hear what you think about these three!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00485412849079572567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370901001394720179.post-67754021940780517532011-06-22T15:32:25.394-07:002011-06-22T15:32:25.394-07:00How fun! I will take a stab, though I will admit ...How fun! I will take a stab, though I will admit I'm not a conformation expert and don't know current showring/halter "fads" - so I hope YOU will place these and explain what is "correct" after we take our guesses!<br /><br />My first place is #1, Overall looks balanced and fit. <br /><br />2nd place for me is #3. I like this guy's color, though he looks a little chubby/less fit than #1. It also looks like he has upright pasterns. <br /> <br />Last place for me is #2. This one has very thin legs compared to the others, weak hindquarters, some kind of neck issue (ewe necked maybe?) <br /><br />I hope you will do more posts like this, it will be very helpful when judging models :)horsienuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08360240404943216176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370901001394720179.post-28985606202784689552011-06-01T07:24:45.251-07:002011-06-01T07:24:45.251-07:00I like the second picture. There are a few resins...I like the second picture. There are a few resins in the same phase of the canter as photo 3, I really like photo 2.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370901001394720179.post-59501369466169247462011-05-31T17:20:31.435-07:002011-05-31T17:20:31.435-07:00I like that phase too... my worry is its too K. Ca...I like that phase too... my worry is its too K. Cadencey? I think I am going to go with my gut on this one... pics to follow shortly after I get the legs put on.Lieslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07305868745353862376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370901001394720179.post-51615213008052875312011-05-31T13:52:19.836-07:002011-05-31T13:52:19.836-07:00I really like the second picture- I've always ...I really like the second picture- I've always loved that phase of the canter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370901001394720179.post-81907047946497589552011-05-31T03:49:41.126-07:002011-05-31T03:49:41.126-07:00No base no base! I really hate big bases and they ...No base no base! I really hate big bases and they can often put me off buying a piece.Four Corners Tackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900080183818180149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370901001394720179.post-46916322256910428082011-05-30T20:51:11.935-07:002011-05-30T20:51:11.935-07:00He's gorgeous! I can't wait to see how he ...He's gorgeous! I can't wait to see how he turns out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370901001394720179.post-66973612789435696622011-05-30T15:46:58.777-07:002011-05-30T15:46:58.777-07:00That is what I was thinking would be better... I m...That is what I was thinking would be better... I myself tend to move away from bases since they are harder to use in performance, and this guy would only need 1 in the front foot about 1/2" long. I can have the rear toe just touching the ground so that would be the third point of contact. I want to make sure he isn't tippy but at the same time not a slave to the base. I will know better once I get the legs on him and start fussing with distribution!Lieslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07305868745353862376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370901001394720179.post-75817265762244018762011-05-30T15:30:26.516-07:002011-05-30T15:30:26.516-07:00Rods, definitely. He's going to be amazing! ...Rods, definitely. He's going to be amazing! Glad to see you back blogging again!TankDiveGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05334083341818779959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370901001394720179.post-4720517026204324352011-05-09T19:49:40.392-07:002011-05-09T19:49:40.392-07:00Liesl these are awesome!!Liesl these are awesome!!Codyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09349154419983803811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370901001394720179.post-26388943776557249232011-05-02T04:58:42.973-07:002011-05-02T04:58:42.973-07:00Very cool - love the rendering! I had to do that (...Very cool - love the rendering! I had to do that (in pencil though) in an art class. Not as easy as it looks!Danielle Feldmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02444858411330152767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370901001394720179.post-5438285704054938802011-04-30T13:58:04.440-07:002011-04-30T13:58:04.440-07:00Looks like Travis LouieLooks like Travis LouieJackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08720272201074389319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370901001394720179.post-68071224501428061712011-04-25T20:10:07.546-07:002011-04-25T20:10:07.546-07:00I know how you feel, Liesl. I have a "space&q...I know how you feel, Liesl. I have a "space" like this as well that I try to "protect" from others.horseyK728https://www.blogger.com/profile/17105349099591099775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370901001394720179.post-26062263441778581382011-03-30T11:15:32.782-07:002011-03-30T11:15:32.782-07:00I agree with Kelli about the changes to the eye an...I agree with Kelli about the changes to the eye and eyelid. She is looking really nice and what a sweet mare to be doing a portrait of! That photo is way cute.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370901001394720179.post-90920077444604094252011-03-30T08:57:40.504-07:002011-03-30T08:57:40.504-07:00Thank you so much Kelli! I think that moving that...Thank you so much Kelli! I think that moving that back leg forward would even the cadence of the walk as well. Thankfully, thats not a huge traumatic change.. I'll try to get that done this weekend and see how it works. That, and get her head on finally... LOL!Lieslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07305868745353862376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370901001394720179.post-17751979194626398032011-03-30T08:28:38.537-07:002011-03-30T08:28:38.537-07:00Hey Liesl! Wonderful to see what you've been w...Hey Liesl! Wonderful to see what you've been working on! I think Leggs is looking great so far. The only suggestion I have (apart from the small tweaks you already mentioned) is that the right hind leg looks a little awkward, like it's dragging. Perhaps moving it forward just a hair and reducing the bend in the fetlock joint would help? Can't wait to see her with a head! LOL<br />~Kelli<br />P.S. Her head is looking feminine at this point as well! I agree that her eyelid needs to be more round, with an upward curve, to give her that really "bright" expression!horseyK728https://www.blogger.com/profile/17105349099591099775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370901001394720179.post-42730915577010507642011-03-29T18:17:34.443-07:002011-03-29T18:17:34.443-07:00So glad to see that you are back at it. I'm lo...So glad to see that you are back at it. I'm looking forward to seeing what you create!Danielle Feldmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02444858411330152767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370901001394720179.post-47461122395421161552011-02-18T17:58:56.991-08:002011-02-18T17:58:56.991-08:00are you ok? have you gotten my emails?
Becky Turne...are you ok? have you gotten my emails?<br />Becky TurnerBecky Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08918941303698200752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370901001394720179.post-22712480971676377872010-12-26T18:06:19.504-08:002010-12-26T18:06:19.504-08:00Hey!
I sent you an email about your remake.. did ...Hey!<br /> I sent you an email about your remake.. did you get it? <br />I hope your doing ok... also wish the pic had shown up too... anyways.. email me! let me know if you got my email.. am waiting on you before I do the mane and tail on him.<br />Rebecca Turner<br />Becky@solticeart dot comBecky Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08918941303698200752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370901001394720179.post-52582222521701363682010-12-14T05:20:52.050-08:002010-12-14T05:20:52.050-08:00There are no pictures. I would love to see what yo...There are no pictures. I would love to see what you are sculpting though.I hope life calms down for you soon ☺Field of Dolls Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01454869323868957449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370901001394720179.post-28933356675529587102010-06-08T19:14:34.493-07:002010-06-08T19:14:34.493-07:00I just found your blog Liesl -- what wonderful fig...I just found your blog Liesl -- what wonderful figurative sculpts. I look forward to seeing more of your posts!Lynn A. Fraleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00380162286321685125noreply@blogger.com