Akhal teke as a first horse?

[Dusty 123]

There not for first time owners my friend has one they can be very sharp. You said in a previous post that you’re moving to the uk for college. You need to look at the transport from your country to the uk it can be very expensive. Before you start looking at horses .

 

[Millie-Rose]

My friend has a half bred. She put her palomino mare to an Akhal stallion. The foal is beautiful with the shiny coat however at 2 now he is a bit of a nightmare. The mare is a bit stubborn but basically a sweet sort. Her colt is very stubborn and sure of himself and quite aggressive was gelded as a yearling but hasn't made a huge difference . Friend is a very experienced and competent owner with lots of experience of youngsters but he has her on the back foot. He was supposed to be going away for a handling boot camp with a pro but that is on hold due to covid. He is a beautiful athletic talented horse who will be fine in the end especially when broken and has a "job" but definitely not for a novice or first horse.

 

[oldie48]

Just out of interest i googled temperament of Hanoverian horses and this came up.

Hanoverian horses are known for being willing animals, as well as sensible, intelligent, and bold. They are multi-talented and easy to train, as they learn quickly and are athletic and strong. Because this is a warmblood horse breed, these animals are reliable, as well as gentle.

They sound perfect for a first time buyer however, although my Hanoverian is probably fairly close to the above description, she certainly isn't a first horse as she taps into any weaknesses and will take advantage. So I'd take any descriptions on the internet with a pinch of salt! My advice is don't like for a specific breed, look for an older sensible horse that will look after you and you can enjoy.

 

[Surbie]

My cob is very, very shiny. He also has an other-wordly air, particularly when he is buggering off across the field...is he part Akhal Teke?


OP, please don't underestimate how different a private horse is to an RS horse.

My cob is my first horse, & is a loan. When I got him I'd say I was of a similar level to you. He's now 14, he did RDA for 18 months before he was sacked, including competing for them, and is fairly bomb-proof on the roads as well as sweet as you could wish for on the ground.

However he absolutely tests my limits and I am learning so much from him. His bad side is that sometimes he spooks, knows his own strength and can bog off. I have a fab instructor and a couple of very sensible horsey friends to ask for help - having a good amount of support is invaluable.

You've had loads of good advice about first horses. Just because it's kind, well-established and probably older doesn't mean it won't test you, frustrate you, challenge you, teach you and build fantastic foundations for the ones which come after.

 

[criso]

Hanoverian horses are known for being willing animals, as well as sensible, intelligent, and bold. They are multi-talented and easy to train, as they learn quickly and are athletic and strong. Because this is a warmblood horse breed, these animals are reliable, as well as gentle.

And from a professional's point of view they are athletic, reliable, multi talented and easy to train. On the other hand with a novice ...