Thanks everyone.
There is no relation to the mares and the stallion. I would never breed a mare to her sire.
Thats more irresponsible than breeding pet quality minis! But the mares are paternal half sisters. I got them from Nicky Dobson of Dobson Miniature Horses. The stallion was bred by Liberty Farms that from what I can tell is no longer in operation... (not sure though)
I'm not going to breed him to my sorrel mare... I never wanted to, not sure why. It's just the cross doesn't look smart in my eyes. I bred him to Angel for a nice pet mini for myself, before I move on and sell the three of them for a show mini.
In person he doesn't look this out of proportion... I'd love to get some better photos from farther away, and at better angles to show you guys. But I really don't have any.
I can see his faults that you guys pointed out though. And, I'm very excited for this foal, no matter what the outcome. filly/colt dwarf or not.
He is an extremely solid little guy with good feet, and an even bite. He has one foot that grows unevenly which is a farrier issue, but other than that... nothing wrong. I expect a healthy foal out of my mare and him.
He doesn't photograph well, I know that much. He has shown and done well, so I don't think he's actually that off. I just can't snap a good photo for the life of me, every one is of him leaning into the camera, making his head look huge.
OH!
heres a picture of him in show condition, its small, but shows him decently.
Heres one at a show when he was still overweight when I first got him with my 2 year old mare as a weanling.
Thanks for the critique, and I will have my mare ultrasounded this fall to have a look at the developing baby.
And a big thanks to everyone who said they look nice and cared for. I learned a lot about nutrition for them over the past 3 years, and they finally are a nice plump weight! I care for them the best I can, and they are loving loveable little things.
Sara