Lifesize horse

[RoyalOaksTaxidermy]

Thanks Ya IM gonna definetly get a chunk up front and the rest when it comes back from the tannery.. Aint no way IM gonna tan that thing LOL
  Still havent heard back so Im hoping she dont wait til it is actually on the ground as I would really like to get pics of it alive..

[John Bellucci]

Here's a link to Van Dyke's web page for lifesize horse mannikins. 
http://vandykestaxidermy.resultspage.com/search?w=Horse&p=Q&ts=custom

I didn't realize they sell them with or without leg rods.  This a huge plus when alterations may be needed!  Like I say, any mannikin gives you a good base to start.  The final quality of the mount -- any mount -- depends on the skill level of the taxidermist doing the project.  If you know what you are doing, and have the abilities, you don't need a mannikin with all the "bells and whistles" and overabundance of detail to create a terrific piece.

Also, if it were me that had this opportunity again, I would contact the owner, and ask permission to measure the horse ahead of time.  You never know with horses ... someting may happen to hasten it's being put down and at a time when you are not available, like late, late night, early morning, or while you are right in the middle of skinning something else.  Hey, it couldn't hurt to ask.

Best of luck to you,
John.

[RoyalOaksTaxidermy]

Thanks LordRusty