what type of horse do i get if i don't want an arab or a TB?

Question

i don't want a arabian evryone wants one, i don't want a thoroughbred either. wha type should i get?

i plan tom use it for dressage, jumping and halter shows.

by the way, this is my second horse, the first one we had to sell cause we moved. now we moved to another place and i can have a horse!

Answer 1

I think it dont matter what breed it is ..... when im looking for a new horse i look at the horses past, i ask the owner what has happened to and depending on what im looking for (to train or just to ride) i look for tempament and for dressage, and shows stuff like that it will have to be pritty .. then i ask the breed and what ever it is ...it is .....

P.s- i never liked arabians to, but now i breed them so dont be too picky if you like the horse get it . dont just look for what breed it is.... ill leave you with that

Answer 2

I gather by your question that you live in the States. Back here in UK, there are some very good breed crosses, like Connemara/TB and of course, the Dressage circuit is flooded with various types of Warmbloods who move beautifully and are a bit thick, which makes them easier to train. e.g. when asked to perform the same exercise several times, they don't realise it, not like a TB who would kick up a stink after the third time! Have a look in your horsey magazines - they might give you some idea what other people are using. A part-bred TB or Arab could be suitable for both dressage and show-jumping.

Answer 3

The best breed for what you plan to do is a Hanoverian. The pure bred ones can be VERY expensive so try a Hanoverian/Welsh cob cross. The cobs are good for halters and the Hanoverian are brilliant all rounders. I'm 13 and own an ex - racer along with a Fell Pony that I am currently breaking in.

I would suggest a Fell Pony but they are very rare and expensive!

The breed of horse you get may also depend on your height / weight.

Answer 4

definitely TB's. The breed of thoroughbreds was originally started in England, when native mares were crossbred with Arabian stallions. Thoroughbreds have Arabian influences in them. Typically, those arabian traces aren't so noticeable. However, in certain instances, the arab looks, show dominance. Like in the event of the first horse, in which the face is so dishy it's hard to believe it isn't an Arabian! It really depends on the horse. But looking at the long legs, and the breed history, that is definitely a thoroughbred. Hope I helped! Best of luck! ~Hannah

Answer 5

I think the first answerer meant Trekeiner. A big warmblood. Holsteiners are another, any draft and hot blooded cross, you might look into the Conemmera "pony" if you want less common but awesomely talented, Irish draught horse, it's really unlimited. Try looking for the talent and attitude needed. I found a National Show Horse who's a brilliant eventer. Quite a long shot from the saddleseat she was bred for. Good luck

Answer 6

If money is no object I personally would buy a Friesian or an Andalusian, both have amazing paces and do extremely well at dressage. Friesians are the better choice of you want to jump but go for a lighter built horse and lastly both breeds are stunning to look at so would do well in-hand/halter shows.

Answer 7

I barrel race, I don't ride English, but all my friends jump or do dressage. Here's some good horses I've come across over the years for this discipline:

-Warmblood
-Hanoverian
-Appendix
-Welsh pony

Of course, any horse would do really. I know someone who uses a clydesdale for dressage, and they're both an amazing pair who have won many high-level shows.

Answer 8

You might like to look at an Australian Stock Horse, or maybe a Quarterhorse, or even a cross of those breeds .
Many of the coloured breeds are gaining in popularity and are now seen in showrings across a range of events . Paints crossed with Quarters, can be very versatile and delightful ,especially with a 'blue eye' or two. Warmbloods are also popular in the ring. My personal absolute favourite is the Appaloosa -whom I have grown to love since owning one for several years, after a lifetime with thoroughbreds (Never did warm to Arabs )They are funny, loyal, versatile, quick and smart.

Answer 9

Does breed really matter over ability? I had a 15.2hh welsh/Warmblood and she was amazing very powerfull behind with amazing ability to extend. Beautifall presence too. I'd say a warmblood or thoroughbred x something. I like Irish sport horses they are very intelligent and honest with good strong bone and good feet excellent allrounder.
Or you could try Lipizanna absolutly amazing went to see the spanish riding school of vienna breath taking animals with amazing ability!

Answer 10

-American Paint Horse
They can do everything and are born Dressage horses. Mine is in training for Dressage and she is wonderful. Soon we will start jumping and we are going to the horse expo for halter shows.