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What the Judge is Looking
for in a Colt It
is impossible to know what every judge is looking for in a
colt – many judges don’t know how to judge a colt class – they
usually only judge horses under saddle and make real mistakes
in judging colt shows. Listed below are some of the most
common characteristics that a judge should look for in a colt: |
| 1. |
Loose moving colt at a walk. |
| 2. |
One that uses himself all
over. |
| 3. |
One that is high-headed. |
| 4. |
One that is well-mannered. |
| 5. |
One that is pretty. |
| 6. |
One that, in the line up,
looks sharp and alert. |
| 7. |
One that has a lot of head
motion. |
| 8. |
One that has good
conformation. |
| 9. |
One that is in good
condition. |
| 10. |
One with a good over-stride. |
| 11. |
One that has a pleasant
coloration. |
| 12. |
One that is “looking through
the bridle or halter for a bigger town.” |
