criollo horses

[sallypops]

any one have any experience with this breed i have only heard great things about them, and seem like a good safe option?

thanks
sally

 

[Happytohack]

I saw one at one of the EGB endurance rides this summer. Horse & rider were taking part in the 50 mile class - the horse was great, and easily passed all the vet checks. They are tough working horses - which makes them good endurance prospects. Someone on this forum bought one and did have problems as it was kept in a lot and not worked much. They aren't cheap either. You can go and have a riding holiday at a place in Wiltshire that has them for sale
http://www.criollofarm.com/

 

[amzy]

I knew of one at a livery yard and he was very dominant and bullied all the other horses. He had 'piggy eyes' and was an ugly brute lol. Don't know what he was like otherwise as he left the yard soon after arriving.

 

[Christmas_Kate]

A lady near here does Criollo riding. I *believe* she also sells them.

I went for a ride and found it very much to my taste. The horses are intelligent yet laid back. They have the most wonderful comfortable gaits. I believe if you are looking to buy one of these horses you are better off importing one which has been raised the traditional way, working on a ranch etc. As far as I know, they're more pleasure / endurance/ hacking horses.

 

[Nickijem]

Only heard good things about them after reading a review of a riding holiday in Argentina where they are used as working horses. Very good for endurance, not speed! Sounds like my kinda horse!

 

[sallypops]

they seem to be quite expensive but i think it might be worth it, i would have to learn western ridin tho wouldn't i??

 

[Serephin]

My attention has recently been drawn to Criollo horses - they do sound like the ideal type of horse for what I want to do.

I would be interested to hear more about them from anyone who has one.

 

[Shilasdair]

I don't mean to be rude, Sallypops, but do you ever think that it might be you and not the horse?
S

 

[sallypops]

shilasdair i only blame me for poppys problems!! shes a great wee pony and i kno i have ruined her!

 

[Shilasdair]

Then rather than going to the expense and uncertainty of buying another one, whether ex racing TB or Criollo, you should spend a few pennies on sorting your relationship with Poppy out....because it's your self-confidence that's the problem here...and it'll be better for the first few weeks with a new horse...but you'll soon start seeing monsters to spook at!
I sympathise, as losing confidence is horrible, but buying another unknown horse won't be the cure.
S

 

[booboo]

I have a Criollo! He is from Criollo farm already mentioned. I've only had him 5 weeks but we are settling in well together and he is getting used to going out and about. I have posted about him before. I'll see if I can find relevant posts and link.

 

[booboo]

From another forum but this is what I've previously posted...

http://ihdg.proboards91.com/index.cgi?ac...5415&page=1

He is settling really well. I'm hoping he feels at home and knows he isnt being sold on again.

I can tell you what I know bout Criollos but of course others might have different ideas

I went for this breed because of the 'dependable' type. I guess it depends what they've seen and how they are treated but they seem pretty laid back on the whole. From what I can gather there is a scale of chunky to finer types, the chunkier steadier ones being used for confidence builders and the finer sharper ones used for polo etc. I guess my boy is slightly toward the finer scale and was pulled out as a prospect for polo and had some training before I bought him.

As for riding...its south american style, so one handed all the way! I ride western anyway so its not much of a change for me but direction is much more up then neck instead of at the shoulder if that makes sense, but if you are used to English style then I guess it could be a challange...depends how you feel about it.

My little guy seems to be very good at picking up on intention - so i really use the mental side when handling and it helps a lot.

I think they all come over in April time, so if you hang on til then you'll get the pick of the new crop I guess? Depends how keen you are to get a horse!

 

[GoJo]

i've just got my criollo from the criollo farm as well- had him for 3 weeks now and he's so sweet. He's only 4 but to hack out is amazing- no spooking or silliness and he's proving to be good in the school too. He is a TB x criollo though and was being trained for polo.

this is my boy muneco