Horses!!!!!!!!

[saltandpepper2]

This is my mare, she is an off track Thoroughbred.

She is stunning!! I have heard some bad things about thoroughbreds in my area, but I'm not sure if they're true, do you find TB to be much more high strung than other breeds? ( arabians excluded)

 

[mindylee]

She is stunning!! I have heard some bad things about thoroughbreds in my area, but I'm not sure if they're true, do you find TB to be much more high strung than other breeds? ( arabians excluded)

IMO, it only depends on the horse...

I own minis and most folks picture nasty lil buggers that are wild, spoiled, fat, bitty, & kicky.

And they do exsist, but not all are like that!

 

[maxpedley]

I was playing for the UK on this one. We beat Australia, South Africa and Ireland and I was awarded best player of the series.

Oh and I should probably say to all you americans that the first horse , Col, was actually bred in America as a race horse. He is very highly strung

 

[Peaches Lee]

She is stunning!! I have heard some bad things about thoroughbreds in my area, but I'm not sure if they're true, do you find TB to be much more high strung than other breeds? ( arabians excluded)

I guess I will say that every horse is an individual, but in general, yes TBs are more "high strung" than other breeds. I mean, they were bred to run, right?

I have had 6 of my own off the track and all had their own special quirk (which is usually acquired at the track). Honestly, they are great horses for sport though. They typically lead, load, tie, bathe, stand for farrier and all that and can be purchased for a relatively cheap price. I get along with TBs quite well. They are sensitive and like their people. Just out of curiosity, what are the bad things you've heard? I may be able to shed some light on them. And you know, people have preferences, and I think there is nothing wrong with that. If some people dislike TBs or even hate them, it's no big deal to me, they just can't mesh and horse riding is all about the partnership and all equestrians have their own "speed". It makes the world go round.

 

[saltandpepper2]

I guess I will say that every horse is an individual, but in general, yes TBs are more "high strung" than other breeds. I mean, they were bred to run, right?

I have had 6 of my own off the track and all had their own special quirk (which is usually acquired at the track). Honestly, they are great horses for sport though. They typically lead, load, tie, bathe, stand for farrier and all that and can be purchased for a relatively cheap price. I get along with TBs quite well. They are sensitive and like their people. Just out of curiosity, what are the bad things you've heard? I may be able to shed some light on them. And you know, people have preferences, and I think there is nothing wrong with that. If some people dislike TBs or even hate them, it's no big deal to me, they just can't mesh and horse riding is all about the partnership and all equestrians have their own "speed". It makes the world go round.

Um, lets see... lol
1: they are stubborn/hard to train
2: spook really easily
3: will try to kill you if green ( came from a person who had one that spooked all the time)
4: you don't choose them, they choose you
5: horrible beginner horses

I think that's it, lol. The reason why I'm wondering is because I found a wonderful TB for sale, but then a lot of people started trying to talk me out of contacting the owner. I am a beginner rider.

 

[flipance]

Um, lets see... lol
1: they are stubborn/hard to train
2: spook really easily
3: will try to kill you if green ( came from a person who had one that spooked all the time)
4: you don't choose them, they choose you
5: horrible beginner horses

I think that's it, lol. The reason why I'm wondering is because I found a wonderful TB for sale, but then a lot of people started trying to talk me out of contacting the owner. I am a beginner rider.

Do you understand the term " a can of worms" I think you just opened one.

 

[saltandpepper2]

Do you understand the term " a can of worms" I think you just opened one.

Not meaning to, she asked me what I had heard. I'm open to opinions, since I am very new to the horse world, I just don't want to make the mistake of getting too much "horse" on my first try! Lol.

 

[flipance]

I think your point number 4 is the most pertinent with any breed of horse. I had a 17h TB who was an absolute gentleman ( A Deep Run Gelding) he was bomb proof and I put my 5 year old son on him. I also had a mare TB that was the opposite when I first got her. My point is that the breed does not determine the behaviour , it is the handler that determines it.

 

[Peaches Lee]

Um, lets see... lol
1: they are stubborn/hard to train
2: spook really easily
3: will try to kill you if green ( came from a person who had one that spooked all the time)
4: you don't choose them, they choose you
5: horrible beginner horses

I think that's it, lol. The reason why I'm wondering is because I found a wonderful TB for sale, but then a lot of people started trying to talk me out of contacting the owner. I am a beginner rider.

Thank you for posting this. I would say for number one, from my experience, TBs are not hard to train and I wouldn't consider them stubborn. Many OTTBs have begun new and successful careers and have advanced to very high levels of sport. For #2, I wouldn't consider that a trait in TBs. I did have one that was very spooky, however he lived a super sheltered life and when he got to my farm (which is like a zoo LOL!) he quickly defeated his fears and didn't spook again. #3 Green horses should probably be with a professional or very experienced horse person, regardless of breed. #4 TBs get very attached to their people. And #5 to me is very dependent on the horse. However as a generalization, they wouldn't be the first breed to pop into my head if a beginner was searching for a first horse. Now, don't get me wrong, there are TBs out there that would be a "yes" to everything you described, but from my experience with ones I've owned and ones I've worked with elsewhere, they are a nice breed. I do think that like I said before, certain people mesh with certain breeds better. I have never been able to get along with QHs, we just don't mesh well. It's no big deal, find what you like and enjoy yourself.

I think for you at this point, it is more important to find the right horse for you and not focus so much on the breed. A horse that will be forgiving, non reactive and patient with you. Good luck in your search.

 

[saltandpepper2]

Thank you for posting this. I would say for number one, from my experience, TBs are not hard to train and I wouldn't consider them stubborn. Many OTTBs have begun new and successful careers and have advanced to very high levels of sport. For #2, I wouldn't consider that a trait in TBs. I did have one that was very spooky, however he lived a super sheltered life and when he got to my farm (which is like a zoo LOL!) he quickly defeated his fears and didn't spook again. #3 Green horses should probably be with a professional or very experienced horse person, regardless of breed. #4 TBs get very attached to their people. And #5 to me is very dependent on the horse. However as a generalization, they wouldn't be the first breed to pop into my head if a beginner was searching for a first horse. Now, don't get me wrong, there are TBs out there that would be a "yes" to everything you described, but from my experience with ones I've owned and ones I've worked with elsewhere, they are a nice breed. I do think that like I said before, certain people mesh with certain breeds better. I have never been able to get along with QHs, we just don't mesh well. It's no big deal, find what you like and enjoy yourself.

I think for you at this point, it is more important to find the right horse for you and not focus so much on the breed. A horse that will be forgiving, non reactive and patient with you. Good luck in your search.

Thank you so much!!