FayeLouise wrote:
I had a horse in mind for the upper level prospect, but he doesn't have any video online. Instead, I found this mare:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHGt0AK38TE

I believe she's only 2 in the video, so there isn't any footage of her jumping, but I love her way of going. She has a little more knee than totally ideal, but she has a huge step and looks soft and balanced, especially for an obviously green baby. Obviously, her jump is going to make or break it, but I love her as a young prospect.

FayeLouise - I like your upper level prospect.  She is a well-bred, lovely mover, but based solely on the video, she would be a pass for me if I were buying simply based on the fact that she is only 2yo and being ridden in a round pen.  Too hard on the joints of a young horse.  That can cause some long term issues later on down the road.  I'm not a huge fan of backing 2yo's, but if you have to do it, then do it in a large open arena with lots of straight lines and not in a tight enclosed space like a round pen.

~Shelly~