If I was in the market for an arab

[Dexter]

and a non typey arab at that, suitable to carry 13 stone and a bit squashed into a 5ft5/6 body, so cant be too leggy and glamorous or I'll feel like a blimp! I'd like the nice refined arab face, and particularly the curly devil ears, but not too tall, anything over about 15.3hh gives me vertigo! and ideally not grey Doesnt need to be a novice ride, but I'm not technically supposed to ride after a fractured spine, so not hot! Must move nicely and not mind working in the school but would mainly be used for hacking out. Where would I find such a paragon of virtue and what terrifying price tag would be attached

I was offered one once, and I absolutely adored her! but I wasnt in a position to buy at the time, but I am now and I'm wondering where to look!

 

[_GG_]

Why an Arab? Would it not be better to buy the right horse for you, as opposed to the breed you want.

 

[Meowy Catkin]

Keep an eye on Arabianlines. You might find that the right part bred arab would give you everything on your list. My first horse after I knackered my back was a 15.3hh anglo-arab and I certainly find her movement easy on my back compared to many other horses that I've ridden.

 

[violethillx]

My friend has a horse that sounds like this and is a tb x arab! so try a part bred perhaps?x

 

[FfionWinnie]

Someone (an endurance bod so you'd think they'd know Arabs a bit) asked me if this was an Arab at the weekend

So just any old thing can pretend to be an Arab, it needs a pretty head, skinny neck and a flaggy tail and you are sorted (she is an American Paint Horse - Quarter Horse)

 

[BigYellowHorse]

Pbaxconnie is what you need

Ive got to little fillies really filling out well to carry some weight but still absolutely beautiful and athletic

 

[BigYellowHorse]

Two**

 

[mandwhy]

When you find it, can I borrow it?

 

[pip6]

Look for a Crabbet, more powerful & not as ditzy. Can go to Crabbet Org website & look up studs to see what's about. Would say though they have very powerful paces, especially trot so given your spine problems you might want to look at another breed. As an idea look up Gadebrook Stud, they often have new backed youngsters for sale though you pay for them having put in four years of work so don't expect bargain basement.

I'm an endurance bod & lovely as your horse is I'd never ask if he was an arab?!

 

[Triskar]

There's a lovely chestnut Arab gelding on ArabianLines.com today - I wanted to buy him a few years ago, but the owner couldn't bear to part with him then, and I bought a 2 year old (now 5) my Bertie Bassett (because he's such a sweet boy) He is lovely and I think he's what you are looking for?

 

[ShadowFlame]

Think Arabian Lines is the main one. Other than that, all the standard horsey sites and keep an eye open? My new guy is mainly Crabbet lines from what I can gather... I found him on Preloved, of all places.

 

[Amazona]

I have just the boy looking for a new mummy if you would consider a Hispano Arab
He is clever too and is trained to medium and currently learning Spanish Walk

 

[Dexter]

Amazona, hes lovely but he sounds very expensive!

 

[Amazona]

Amazona, hes lovely but he sounds very expensive!

I dont want to get done for advertising so will whisper it in your ear

 

[Perissa]

I'd have to agree that a Crabbet bred arab sounds like what you are after.

As well as Arabian Lines there is http://www.arabianhorsesforsale.co.uk/

 

[Meowy Catkin]

Here's an interesting bit of information that was posted on AL recently.

Also remember that at top FEI level arabs from pony size up carry a minimum of 75kg (just under 12 stone) at speed over 160km (100 miles)

 

[pip6]

Shadow Flame, put him on allbreedpedigree then pm me his name. I'll give you a rough idea of Crabbet %, & tell you how you can get him officially certified if you wish.

Have pointed out the endurance weight thing before now to people preaching about limits that must never be exceeded (all animals are different), they never reply to me. All about taking them as individuals. I wouldn't be happy on a skinny show type, but feel totally at home on my Crabbets & they carry me easily for miles & hours.

 

[pip6]

ps, Marcus Aurelius is a lovely up & stallion. Try googling him & seeing if stud where he stands has anything. Also EGB website, there is this Crabbet cross there (by very good Crabbet endurance stallion, Silva Dollar)

http://www.endurancegb.co.uk/html/ClassAd.asp?AdId=3866

 

[bexandspooky]

I have what you want!!!! She isn't for sale though, but they do exist!

Mine is mostly crabbet, built like a brick outhouse - never daft, never silly, has a beautiful face and a fab personality.

All this came for a shade over £2k.

I put a wanted ad on arablianlines and someone contacted me.

 

[bexandspooky]

p.s - thats not her in my sig, thats my previous boy!

 

[Meowy Catkin]

Have pointed out the endurance weight thing before now to people preaching about limits that must never be exceeded (all animals are different), they never reply to me. All about taking them as individuals. I wouldn't be happy on a skinny show type, but feel totally at home on my Crabbets & they carry me easily for miles & hours.

I agree that you have to look at the animal in front of you and use some common sense.

p.s - thats not her in my sig, thats my previous boy!

Photo needed!

 

[lhotse]

My arab mare is French bred, she's only 14.2hh but she is a total chunk, plenty of bone, a very pretty face and a very sane brain. I found her on the EGB website, but I'm afraid she'll never be for sale!!

 

[Archangel]

Are you anywhere near Devon? Combe Farm have an open afternoon tomorrow. Worth a trip just to sit there and dream

 

[ShadowFlame]

Shadow Flame, put him on allbreedpedigree then pm me his name. I'll give you a rough idea of Crabbet %, & tell you how you can get him officially certified if you wish.

Have pointed out the endurance weight thing before now to people preaching about limits that must never be exceeded (all animals are different), they never reply to me. All about taking them as individuals. I wouldn't be happy on a skinny show type, but feel totally at home on my Crabbets & they carry me easily for miles & hours.

Ooh. Thanks pip, I'll PM you now

I got so far on allbreed, I believe his sire is Crabbet / Russian, and his dam is mainly Crabbet, I haven't got round to scrutinising %'s though!

 

[Cleo]

Go for a Russian type arab. We have a beautiful one who will be eventually for sale, but not for a few years yet as still a baby!

But yep, look on Arabian lines,or Coombe Farm Arabians often have some for sale who are ridden Arabs, with decent breeding, if you ever want to breed from it. But they do have more weighty all purpose types (ones you can hack out, riding club etc) sothey are worth a try. Maybe google them.

Good luck!

 

[Hawks27]

Consider hispano arabes and look at other Spanish breeds and crosses, my filly was a lusitano x quarter horse and she ended up looking like an arab and was a really power house only 15hh finally built but so incredibly tough and strong had no trouble carrying my western trainer and the big western saddle

 

[Avonbrook]

ps, Marcus Aurelius is a lovely up & stallion. Try googling him & seeing if stud where he stands has anything. Also EGB website, there is this Crabbet cross there (by very good Crabbet endurance stallion, Silva Dollar)

http://www.endurancegb.co.uk/html/ClassAd.asp?AdId=3866

Thankyou Pip .

OP, I don't have any purebreds for sale (the 3yo filly is mine all mine ) but Gadebrook would certainly be worth a shout. Also Spirit Arabians, possibly Binley Stud, definitely Coombe Farm open day if you can get there (although most not so much Crabbet they're still lovely leg at each corner Arabians)... off the top of my head

Also please do try to get to the Crabbet Convention at Addington on Sat 20th and Sun 21st July 2013 where, on the Saturday, over 100 of the creme of UK high % Crabbet Arabians (including Marcus Aurelius, naturally ) will be paraded...

The last time it was held in this Country was 2002 so it is a rare as well as an unparalleled opportunity to see the range within "Crabbet" and to hone your eye to what you like!

 

[Hippona]

Go for a Russian type arab. QUOTE]

I have a mostly russian/polish arab...he's chunky, loving, forward but safe.

 

[bluewhippet]

Go for a Russian type arab. QUOTE]

I have a mostly russian/polish arab...he's chunky, loving, forward but safe.

Are you selling your Arab?

 

[rowan666]

Look for an Arab x connie! I used to have the most beautiful chestnut mare that sounds exactly what your describing, perfect horse of a life time that can never be replaced