am i the only 1 who finds this horse unattractive

[kylee86]

came across this thread in another topic linked to a different site with many comments saying what a stunning horse. must say it isnt my cup of tea just woundered what you all thought. i like a breed to have bit more stock and thicker legs idxtb is my ideaal breed http://cellar.org/showthread.php?t=26468

 

[Vixen Van Debz]

While the pearly sheen on a golden coat may be considered beautiful, I don't like how the horse underneath is put together!

 

[dressagelove]

Shiny!

Not really my cup of tea either, but each to their own

 

[Parker79]

Love the unusual colour....but build wise not my first choice.

 

[Strawberryroan]

I love akhal-tekes, that horse is stunning!

 

[Holly Hocks]

I think it's absolutely beautiful! Doesn't look real - looks like a life-sized model.

 

[kylee86]

dnt think id like to ride 1 i like to feel im on a horse id be frightened the legs would buckle. yes i wouldnt mind the colour

 

[Paris1]

Wouldn't want to fit a saddle to it possibly a good example of the breed? I don't remember it resembling my miss book pic of the breed though.

 

[Littlelegs]

It wouldn't be my choice simply due to the fact I doubt it would take up my lanky legs. But even though it might not be to my taste I'd certainly not call it unattractive, rather the opposite.

 

[Paris1]

Kids book!

 

[Meowy Catkin]

I love AT's.

 

[kylee86]

i havnt ever seen the breed b4. i imagine them as being arab like and flighty prob completely wrong lol

 

[Dottyfordylan]

Very unusual breed, I love the coat but not the build. My oh said it looks like a hairless cat

 

[JFTDWS]

Whilst I would look absurd astride it, I think it is a stunning animal. I'd much rather a nice AT than one of these awfully bred gypsy cobs you see so many of at the moment

 

[Purple Duck]

YUK!

"Horse should have a head a tail and a leg at each corner"

That looks to me like a sausage dog-pony.

Long back= weak spine.

xXx

 

[dafthoss]

Love the shine, wish my dun would be that shiny . Not a fan of the conformation though they all look a bit cut and shut to me .

 

[Montyforever]

Reminds me of my greyhound!

 

[Imogen_]

Oh wow, I love this!!! Don't get me wrong, I like a heavy show cob too! But I don't mind this build either. I'd love to have a ride

 

[Goldenstar]

If the photo showed it with its neck extended forward not on such a tense way it would look very different.
Personally I would give my eye teeth for that horse but they fetch huge prices I could never afford it.

 

[Meowy Catkin]

i havnt ever seen the breed b4. i imagine them as being arab like and flighty prob completely wrong lol

Well if AT's are as flighty as my arabs I'm definately sold (they enjoyed watching the chainsawing that was going on just outside their paddock today ).

I also love American saddlebreds (no funny shoes though).

 

[dumpling]

Lovely colour , but don't fancy it's conformation!

 

[PolarSkye]

Fairy-tale princess pony (all that's missing is the horn in the middle of the forehead) . . . but not my cup of tea at all . . . conformation not great, too fine to carry me . . . I think I'll stick with my own unicorn wannabe:

P

 

[Meowy Catkin]

YUK!

"Horse should have a head a tail and a leg at each corner"

That looks to me like a sausage dog-pony.

Long back= weak spine.

xXx

At's are very tough horses.

 

[bluewhippet]

Always loved them in photos, never seen one in real life.

 

[kylee86]

If the photo showed it with its neck extended forward not on such a tense way it would look very different.
Personally I would give my eye teeth for that horse but they fetch huge prices I could never afford it.

scuttles off to find out about the breed lol

 

[justforfun]

Sorry not for me, but there will be people out there that love him, variety is the spice of life, just not this time

 

[JFTDWS]

If the photo showed it with its neck extended forward not on such a tense way it would look very different.

Agree - the way it's stood up does not put its conformation in a favourable light

 

[Graureiter]

Reminds me of my greyhound!

Ditto.
Needless to say, I do find the Akhal Tekes attractive.

 

[teazle]

Would be fascinated to ride one, and the colour is fabulous (although the groom in me thinks NIGHTMARE) but would never buy one. Don't particularly like it and would be too terrified of it breaking.

 

[milesjess]

I like to be honest