ID x TB decisions... Please help!

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Naomi Hawthorne

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I am quite a 'petite' rider at 5.3, but would say I have a strong leg and seat. I am looking to loan a horse over the summer months for shows and have just seen an ad for a 15.2 IDxTB 9 year old mare.
I have no previous experience with this cross and was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on the cross and generally what they are like e.g. Are they a strong horse for a small rider?

General info would be much appreciated, thanks!
 
My mare is a IDxTB and is around 17hh. She is lovely and light and not strong at all but then I've put a lot of work into her schooling. You can go from a flat out gallop to halt just from sitting up and putting your weight back in the saddle. I've found other IDxTB to be intelligent and good learners so there's no reason any should be a problem for you if schooling is there.
 
I have a 16.1h 8yr old id x tb (irish sports horse). He is more on the id side tho, not much tb! He is a little gem, angel to do on ground.. would trust him with children. He is a vvv quick learner. Not strong in slightest, ridden in a snaffle always! Pulls up no probs out hacking, i would say its a good choice!
 
I've owned one of these for 17 years. She's amazing. Best temperament and personality of any horse I ever met. Has taught me and my friends so much. Cheeky but not naughty or rude. A real solid all rounder who never shone in one area as such but took on all things except horse ball and was placed at local level every time every discipline. The only horse i've ever felt truly safe hunting. Not my horse of a lifetime but my best friend and teacher from my teens to adulthood. She's retired and spoilt now but based on my experience an awesome cross breed, forerunner to the ish, grab the chance quick!
 
They can vary so much depending on how the cross is weighted, but generally speaking they are one of the best crosses that there is (often known as ISH nowadays). Definately worth going and having a look at. You'd be fine on a 15.2h one.
 
15.2 isn't particularly big for someone your height?

They're generally very talented horses with a huge jump. Usually forward going and keen but not strong (although there are those who will pull like a train)

Temperament seems to depend of their breeding. Most are sensible and kind but there are those with a screw loose.

I have a 2yr old ISH (who's going to be huge :eek: ) and he's quite and sensible, very wuick to learn and VERY athletic.
 
Thanks everyone! I've emailed the owner for some more information and if it sounds good, will take a long drive down and hope for a happy return! All sounds good and I was just wondering height because it would be first time owning/loaning a horse of that height, although do ride some horses for my RI!

Will keep you updated, thanks guys!
 
There has been a trend towards massive horses in recent years, people like the fashionable WB horses and why not, they are really comfy more often than not.
I prefer smaller horses myself, 15.2 is plenty for me.
A very tiny woman came to buy a 16.2 hunter of us years ago. After looking at him from all angles, she announced that she thought he was a bit small. Then she asked for the mounting block. Just for a joke I said we hadn't got one. Unable to get on she left, probably to buy a bigger horse and some steps.
 
Go with an open mind. There really is not a set character or physical trait for this cross. It's one I go back to but have had huge variances over the years. My current straight ID x TB is very much favouring the TB, the one before looked like a pure ID!
 
ISH seem to be really good types. My friend has the most amazing ISH, so super talented and has a temp to die for. I did have an ISH who was a complete fruit loop though. I think like most horses, it really does depend how they've been schooled and handled rather than their breed. Although I understand some breeds do have a "trait" or two.
 
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