im trying to find something that the american quarter horse commonly does wrong like in a show what do they normally mess up doing
2006-09-07 06:29:15 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
what are some common faults in this horse im doing a research paper on this breed and i need to know at least one thing that the horse isnt good at.
2006-09-07 06:55:53 · update #1
They ususally do not mees up doing anyone thing that would vary with each individual horse.
They do have a disease called HYPP that runs in the Impressive line of breeding.
For more info on it try googling HYPP and see what you can find.
They are bred for huge bulky muscles ans small feet and pepole tend to like that look on them.
2006-09-07 08:09:08 · answer #1 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As with any other breed, one should judge each animal individually. Showed Quarter Horses for 20 years, and each animal's personality was different--- some loved the arena, some soured on showing quite quickly in their careers. and none really mess up in any particular type of class which ranged from simply showing pleasure or equitation, to jumping, to western riding, stock horse pattern, etc.
( More interestingly is the genetic inbreeding from the line Impressive. (Those who own animals from the Impressive line, don't much like to talk about it, but you might find some info by reading some articles from the AQHA magazine. Try something like that on line..... Arabians have a CID (combined Immune Deficiency) in which if each parent carries a recessive gene, the foal has a 1 in 4 chance of getting the disease, 2 in 4 of being a carrier, but not having it, and 1in 4 of being free of it. They develop just fine, until about 6 week, and then fall apart, and die, usually of infection... Really sad for an owner. This disease has been around for at least 20 years, maybe more. It began as a mutation, as are they all, in a single mare or stallion.... Same with the Quarter Horses with a type of disease that does not process a certain protein properly, making the muscles constantly twitching. The constant excitement of the muscles produced huge muscles, and halter horse people love big muscles. But the horse is in constant pain. These kinds of genetic problems occur because breeders will breed back a daughter to her sire, to more quickly get traits they like. But in so doing, they expose weaknesses that would never have been even a recessive gene.... You might wish to google it to find out more, or again, go to AQHA for some articles. Hope this was helpful.
2006-09-07 06:46:41 · answer #2 · answered by April 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only faults I can think of not possessed by other horse is HYPP in Impressive bred horses, and HERDA that traces to Poco Bueno.
They are like other breeds both quality and common individuals.
Find a good horse you will have a good horse... Most of the other faults are found everywhere.
2006-09-07 11:29:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Horses trained to collect to early are prone to hock problems. Watch out for this when buying. The other major problem with Quarter horses is they are being breed for small feet. The are developing more and more lamenesses. Look at the overall horse he shouldn't look like a mass of muscle on tiny feet. A few flares can be managed club feet, contracted heels and chronic lameness are harder to deal with. Otherwise they are versatile willing and trainable.
2006-09-07 06:53:53 · answer #4 · answered by emily 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok...common faults of an AQH like conformationally speaking or personality wise or lack of ability? Well, AQH's are generally prized for their even temper, extreme athletic versatility, and their speed in the 1/4 mile...they're known to beat out Thoroughbreds in that short distance...They are "typically" known to do well at a show, on a trail ride, or just about any other setting.
2006-09-07 06:38:28 · answer #5 · answered by nurse28 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have to say Bailey is your go to person. I was never big on showing horses. I find the quarter horse is a wonderful breed to work with and to own. I hope it works out for you.
Good luck
2006-09-07 06:36:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
something i always had problems with when i would show was catching my leads when loping, and i could never get my horse to pivot during halter classes. breaking leads was also a small problem that took tons of training. another during halter class is picking up their feet and moving them after you have them squared up.
but these are all problems that can be solved by lots of practice and intense training from the person who is actually going to show the horse. hiring a trainer is a bad idea, i think. when you train the horse yourself, you are better connected with eachother and know what to expect from eachother.
2006-09-07 06:32:09 · answer #7 · answered by Bailey J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Things done wrong in a show could be faults in training, not faults in the horse himself. Or it could also be faults by the rider or handler.
A fault in the horse himself might be conformational issues.
2006-09-07 06:30:57 · answer #8 · answered by Funchy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about showing them but I do know alot of them will have contracted heals which may lead to navicular due to there excess heavy bodies but now days, its hard to find a good looking foundation QH. They can be just as lean as TB's
2006-09-07 13:01:26 · answer #9 · answered by Boxer Lover 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are no faults in them. They are the best horse to buy, ride, own.
2006-09-07 06:32:21 · answer #10 · answered by kekeke 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋