My Next Jumper/Eventer: What do you think of this horse? + What is the difference between AWR and AWS?

Question

Still searching for that "perfect" jumper/eventer prospect. I am considering a 4.5 yo 16.2 Holsteiner/TB mare -- great conformation, great temperment, still fairly green but going over jumps willingly, loves people (more than other horses:).

NEGATIVES: she's still green (I have brought along a young horse before with the help of a trainer, but this would mean that I won't be able to show for at least a couple years); She had an abscess on one hoof a while ago (now fine), but her feet are still a bit cracked--are some horses just born with or have a predisposition for bad/cracked feet or is this something I'd be able to fix? Also, I would prefer a gelding over mare (not sure if she will become "marish" as she gets older)--but I guess there is no perfect horse ;)

Also, what's the difference b/t american warmblood registry and american warmblood society? (she has won several titles with the AWR as a youngster)

Answer 1

Holsteiner/Tb cross? sounds like a great mix. You said that it could be a few years before she shows, but if she looks promising, why not get her? Good things take time, and if you train her, she'll probably end up loving you all the more, and wanting to please you.

She already enjoys people, and getting distracted by other horses wont be a problem for her, so why not?

The foot problem is no big deal. My cousin bought a horse with terrible feet, because his previous owner didnt take care of his hooves. Cracked feet are nothing a good farrier cant solve. Just make sure the horse isnt foundered.

Becoming "Marish" can be a bit of a problem, but it wont interfere with jumping or anything. It'll just give her an enhanced personality. In worst case scenarios, a VERY enhanced personality, but it wont make her grumpy and unwilling.


AWR - american registry based on warmblood registries. one of the first american registries allowed in the World Breeding Federation, before the NaWPN, AHS, Holsteiner, etc. MOst approved horses are pure warmblood, But they also allow draft crosses, though they dont really encourage this breeding.

AWS - performance related. Any horse /any breed who can compete at a designated level(s) will be allowed in. The AWS and PHR compete with each other. They use the word warmblood, a vauge enough term, but they accept all breeds of horse.

Answer 2

I have always preferred gelding over mares, especially as far as my show horses go. Every now and then you get lucky and find a mare without the attitude. it depends on the horse. A horse with bad feet is a huge problem especially for a jumper. A good blacksmith and proper shoeing makes all the difference. I would see if you could talk to the horses current blacksmith and find out the history on the horse. I have showed and trained horses all my life and whenever I was making a big investment I did a lot of research with past vets and farriers. The horse your looking at should have no problems but you will always have to give the proper attention to her feet.
Working with a young horse is always a great thing because you can train her the way you want and avoid any bad habits. Sometimes your older well schooled horses are pretty set in their ways and come with the own issues. Bringing the horse along as you see fit is always more beneficial and rewarding. Any horse can jumper but a great jumper is a horse who loves to jump and has it in their heart. The horse you are looking at sounds like a great horse and I think you should give her chance. Only know by riding her what her potential is.

Answer 3

AWR - is an american registry based on the european style warmblood registries - stallion approvals, offspring approvals, etc. They were one of the first american registries to be allowed in the World Breeding Federation, before the NaWPN, AHS, Holsteiner, etc. While most of what is approved are imported warmbloods or domestically bred warmbloods, the controversy is that they also allow draft crosses, though they discourage this type of breeding.

AWS - is performance only. Any horse of any breed who can compete at certain levels will be allowed in. The AWS and PHR are similar and compete with each other. The controversy here is that they use the word "warmblood" in their name but accept any breed of horse - morgan, QH, saddlebreds, etc.

Answer 4

properly no longer as a lot of human beings can personal a horse as can personal a canines, city limits word. If horses were as famous through the mind lifeless and wallet coated as say doll confronted teacup pomchishipoos, and if there have been human beings accessible who idea they can make some extra funds off of a clydgan then you actually ought to listen all about mini-arabian-dartmore-ponies. also i imagine it has to do with looks. Horses really do not variety that a lot in looks for the widely used human being. Few human beings ought to examine out a Morgan,Quarter Horse, and a mustang and inform you any distinction assume for possibly sex, length, and coat colour. a lot of human beings can inform you the adaptation between a Chihuahua and a Dachshund though, even if or not they purely comprehend the Dachshund because the nice and comfy canines or wiener canines.

Answer 5

The AWS is non-profit. The AWR in a for profit organization. They both exist to ensure the quality of future warmbloods.