Which Horse???

Question

i've heard that Arab's are the best bonded to humans , but are they good for jumping, what breed would you reccomend???

Answer 1

I had an arab cross. She was actually a champion in hunter and jumper. So I'd say yes they would be great. When I retired her I had people making offers to buy her as a schooling horse for hunter and jumper. Ofcourse she was more than a horse to me so I kept her unill she passed 2 years ago.

One thing I can tell you is she knew when it was time to jump and if I didn't keep her in check, she'd lunge for the jumps. Very eager breed! Great for Cross counry too.

Answer 2

What's with all the Arab bashing? Arabs are great horses for some people. I once owned the most bomb proof Arabian that did anything! She is now owned by a girl for her first horse. My 4 year old rides mine! There are bad horses out there of every breed! Yes, my Arab's are very bonded with me. That is why I chose to own this breed. I love the extra bond I have with them. I like that they are smart. They get stuff much quicker than other breeds.

Yes, Arabs can jump well. You need to make sure it is breed for the job. An Arabian breed for saddleseat will not make a good jumper. You need the sport horse type.

I think if you are looking for a jumper, that you should look at all breeds and see what you personally like. Don't limit yourself just on breed alone. If you find that one horse that fits what you are looking for, with time you can find that bond regardless of the breed.

Answer 3

The breed does not matter as much as the desire and heart of the horse to jump. You and the horse should be good for each other not just the horse good for you. Another thing to consider is whether or not you will use the horse for anything other than jumping. If so you will also want one that is athletic and can meet the demands of what you are going to put him through. By the way Pinto/Paints are excellent choices as they have all the qualities of the other breed with the color to make them more attractive. I had a Paint/Arab mare years ago who was excellent in the show ring and on the trail. She was alert and looked as good at the end of a long ride as she did when we started. The others not of Arab blood looked dog tired and were lathered up not so with her. Arabs are also known for their endurance. An Arab tempered with a quarter horse and paint color is a beautiful working horse all around. combo.

Answer 4

It depends on what you want to do with the horse. I'm not a fan of arabs because they tend to be more flighty then other breeds, such as a QH. If you're a beginner, I would reccomend an older, quieter horse such as a QH. If you're fairly advanced and looking for something to compete on, you might want to go with a Thoroughbred or a Warmblood. It also depends on how much you're willing to spend- Warmbloods, Hanoverians and Trakhenners will tend to be more expensive, where as Quarter Horses, Paints and Appalossas may be a bit cheaper.
About bonds- I believe that breed with not affect the bond between yourself and your horse. Each horse is individual, no matter what breed it may be, and many factors come into play while the two of you form a bond.
Hope this helped!

Answer 5

Arabs are not the best jumpers. Their conformation gives them what's known as a flat or steppy jump, so in hunterss competitions they would be severely penalized. They may do alright in lower level jumpers classes, but when the fences get larger they tend to pull rails. In strictly Arab-breed shows, there are hunter and jumper classes in which your competition would only be other Arabs. In this case, you wouldn't be penalized for the breed's jumping style. But if you ever wanted to show outside the breed circuit, you might find it difficult to pin. You should also note that Arabs, especially Egyptian breds, are notoriously flighty and spookish. I used to work for an Arab trainer with a barn of over twenty of them. There wasn't a sane horse in the whole stable, they would freak out for no reason. I've seen them destroy stalls, trailers, and more. I never recommend them for beginners and I don't recommend them if you're looking to seriously pursue jumping in either hunters, jumpers, or equitation. They simply don't pin in rated competition.

If money is an issue, you're probably best looking at Thoroughbreds or Appendixes (TB/QH crosses). They are often very athletic and can make superb hunters and jumpers. Thoroughbreds fresh off the track should be the mounts only of advanced or experienced riders, but those with serious retraining can be good mounts of intermediates and even beginners. Many Appendixes are great for beginners. If you have more money, you may want to consider one of the warmblood breeds. These are the horses you see winning in top competition in hunters, jumpers, and equitation. They are the standard for today's hunters.

If you're a novice rider (which is my guess), I recommend a horse that has proven experience in the discipline of your interest. You should also work with a trainer to look for and try out possible horses.

Answer 6

No, Arabs tent to be stubborn. The best horse i have jumped on was a young Quarter Horse. It was so nice, and smooth. Though i was riding an old, old pinto and she wanted to do what the other, younger, horses were doing so she started running toward the jumps. I managed to turn her to the side, but she still jumped a traffic cone. And she was fine. So pintos seem to have more of a fire for it, but it depends on the horses personality.

Answer 7

Well here is a list of the basic breeds and their best known traits!

Quarter horse: Can be great jumpers, trail horses, well known for being well behaved and family oriented! Medium size horse, tend to be around 15'3 hh

Thoroughbred: High spirited, Great jumpers, have a lot of energy and stamina-- best known to be hyper! Can be very tall and muscular!

Arabs: Stubborn, spirited, smaller in size, have a mind of their own but can bond very well with humans!

POA ( pony of america ): Good little jumpers, very sweet, can be very obiediant, unlike other ponies (not as stubborn), very cute, great gaits! Good for beginners and families, tend to be bombproof trail riders!

Lusitiano: Great for dressage, generally between 15'1 hh and 15'3 hh!! Can have a hot blooded temper but can also be very obeidient. Have a Classic and Noble look about them.

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Answer 8

Thoroughbreds! I have an 8 yo gelding. He's great! Personally I think Thoroughbreds are the best breed for jumping. Alot of people will agree.

Answer 9

It depends on what level of jumping you want to do. If you want to show at Arab shows or 4-H, Arabs will do fine. Make sure to find one that is trained to jump. If you want to compete on the hunter/jumper circuit I would suggest a Warmblood or Warmblood cross.

Answer 10

My friend Connie had an arabian and she jumped with her. They are really quite stubborn, that goes with their personality.

You get whatever horse suits you.