Flashy hunter/jumper breeds?

[Magistrea]

Hi all,
I'm doing some research in prep for buying a horse and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions as to what breed to go for.

I'm looking at doing working hunter, show jumping and a bit of cross country. But I would like a horse that stands out from the rest in that it isn't the standard dark bay thoroughbred or warmblood.

 

[Meowy Catkin]

Get a Knabstrupper (spotty warmblood)?

ETA - I should add the caveat that you should always think of a fancy colour as the cherry on the cake. You need everything else about the horse is right too. There's no point in having something flashy if you are scared stiff of it.

 

[AdorableAlice]

Hi all,
I'm doing some research in prep for buying a horse and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions as to what breed to go for.

I'm looking at doing working hunter, show jumping and a bit of cross country. But I would like a horse that stands out from the rest in that it isn't the standard dark bay thoroughbred or warmblood.

Few warmbloods will float a hunter judges boat, some cross nicely with a TB and give you a nice all round type that might be good enough to show depending on the level you plan to compete at. ID xTB is another cross that gives a quality horse.

I am not sure of what 'flashy' means in the horse world, perhaps correct, upstanding, straight moving and fills the eye would be my take on flashy.

You want something like this horse, yes it is bay but you wouldn't be missed on him. All depends on who you are trying to impress I guess !

 

[Magistrea]

Get a Knabstrupper (spotty warmblood)?

ETA - I should add the caveat that you should always think of a fancy colour as the cherry on the cake. You need everything else about the horse is right too. There's no point in having something flashy if you are scared stiff of it.

Thanks! I had a look at the breeds wiki page and they are stunning and will definitely stand out at a show. Finding any breeders or sellers is another matter but its worth a try. And yes, will definitely be putting aspects like temperament and how I feel about the horse, above a colour. It was more of musing than "I want x colour horse and don't give a damn about the rest"

Few warmbloods will float a hunter judges boat, some cross nicely with a TB and give you a nice all round type that might be good enough to show depending on the level you plan to compete at. ID xTB is another cross that gives a quality horse.

I am not sure of what 'flashy' means in the horse world, perhaps correct, upstanding, straight moving and fills the eye would be my take on flashy.

You want something like this horse, yes it is bay but you wouldn't be missed on him. All depends on who you are trying to impress I guess !

I only mention warmbloods as an example since they appear popular with friends of mine for their low level eventing. Not saying the judges agree but they have steered me towards the breed. I was thinking of maybe an Irish Sport Horse or an Anglo-Arabian?

I think the horse in the picture looks wonderful, and I think the white "socks" give him a bit character in his appesrance. Perhaps flashy was the wrong word to use...but I agree with your take on it. Correct, noble looking and appealing to the eye.

 

[AdorableAlice]

An Irish sport horse would be a nice all rounder for show jumping, hunting and eventing. A nice one would fit the bill as a lightweight hunter/working hunter.

Anglo's would not show as a hunter but would be a riding horse or intermediate depending on your age. I doubt a 50/50 cross would make a talented showjumper or eventer but 75% or more TB would. I think Tamerillo was an Anglo ?

The horse I put up as an example would have been just as successful without the socks. Correct is just that, correct, and a correctly put together horse will always catch the judges eye, have a better chance of staying sound, find his work easier and last longer.

A horse that is capable and willing to do everything is unlikely to be a pure bred anything. Perhaps an old fashioned type of big boned TB would do all the disciplines well, but they are like hens teeth to find. I think you should keep a really open mind when looking, but remember what you want to do. I was looking for an RID heavyweight hunter when I bought the horse above. He is a Selle Francias dressage horse that I turned into a middleweight hunter and he certainly did not speak Irish !!

There are lots of lovely horses out there, have fun looking and buy wisely.

 

[Shay]

Don't look to a flashy colour - especially not a pure bred - without fully understanding the breed. (And having money!) Some breeds focusing on colour have other medical issues. Don't overlook connemaras. Really nice all round hunt / event. But yes - basic colours.

 

[AdorableAlice]

Hi all,
I'm doing some research in prep for buying a horse and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions as to what breed to go for.

I'm looking at doing working hunter, show jumping and a bit of cross country. But I would like a horse that stands out from the rest in that it isn't the standard dark bay thoroughbred or warmblood.

Chestnut over there >>>>, very nice breeding Sandy's Light out of a Kuwait Beach Mare. 4 year old and very immature but structure is there and dirt cheap. Eyecatching colour and markings, if you like orange horses with yellow manes !