Pondering breeds... for an eventer?

Awesome reply Kerrili... And thanks to everyone else for their input.

I will read again tomorrow and digest and then construct a thought out reply probably with more questions. This thread is very insightful and will hopefully assist me over this weekend too.
 
I second that Kerrili - Wow! and don't worry, you explained it brilliantly and it all made perfect sense. In fact, the way you described the WB backing off was spookily familiar!
 
Do not put to much emphasis on who the stallion is !In this country everybody gets excited about the daddy and forgets that mum puts more into the equation ,thats why British breeding as an art is so far behind everybody else .From a breeding point of view I would say 65% dam 35%Stallion.,this is why I am so selective of the mares I have. Where as so many poor and lame mares are bred from because people think a stallion can perform miracles and put right the problems from the mare.
If you are going to get picky over pedigree always look at the Dams side first as it will give you a better indication of later performance.
 
I completely love a bit of pony blood in there for various reasons, the main ones being clever, quick thinking, hardy, really nippy and athletic. If you can fine one around the 16hh or slightly bigger, then for me it has 'buy me' stamped all over it!
 
ummm great thread. Well i have a holsteiner x tb/nf who is a machine xc,i havn't (gutted) actually xc'd her in over a year but she is now doing way bigger stuff than i ever have (hope to soon) with her current rider. When i actually have time (which is rare) i'd like to do some low level eventing with my ISH coloured,she's 3/4 TB and 1/4 ID,hoping she's going to be quite special and win lots at CHAPS shows first! She's got her first show in a few weeks as a 2 rising 3 yr old in hand.
 
I think its too easy to get caught up on breeding look for great conformation and a good brain and you will be nearly there.

I have had a wide variety of horses and all have their pros and cons but it normally comes down to their brain.

I personally look for around 70% TB with a dash of something which will add movement or jump. I am not too bothered what as the criteria above is more important. Saying that I have a Danish Warmblood at the moment and he has a great brain with being totally non spooky and a good jumper.
 
Tb for me. Clever, athletic and quick.

I rode a tb x id that had gone up to novice level. Tried to get him to gallop was like driving a tank compared to riding my tb.

My first tb could have done a really good dressage test (if he had a better rider and he was in the right mood!) he had an excellent neat jump for sj, and couldnt half shift on the xc (I have never been on anything as fast as him, and never known anything to be able to catch him and overtake him!)

Got a baby tb that is being taught the roPes now, has a very willing attitude, and will hopefully do well.
 
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