audissius wrote:
It's finally been almost a year since I bought my filly. I had her critiqued on here when I first bought her, and I'm aware of some flaws she has, but I'd love to see what people think now that she's filled out and muscled up more. Also, I am planning to show her in some halter and showmanship classes this summer. Does she look fit enough, or is there more I can do to improve her muscling before the shows? I do not want her to look like a beef steer (she'll ultimately be a riding horse), but I do want to present her to the best of my ability. Fire away!

Picture taken this past Saturday, 4-18-09:

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Front legs:

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Not a great confo shot, but so you can see her neck/head:
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I think your 2 year old would be fine enough for open shows at halter and showmanship. Breed shows, not so much. Genetics play a big part in specific classes at breed shows. She just doesn't have that halter gene in her. Chest, gaskin, and hip are pretty important in halter. She just isn't "it" for breed shows. Have fun though in open shows, she will do fine. She is a cute little mare.