Pros & Cons of a full TB??

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I'm thinking of buying my friend's full TB gelding, but from reading on here not many seem to be keen on pure TBs

why is this? I don't know an awful lot about thoroughbreds, and if there's something notoriously difficult about them or if they're prone to something awful, I really need to know
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I have nothing against them at all....but they are prone to bad feet, and it can be difficult to keep weight on them, especially in winter. If the horse is nice I shouldn't let the fact he's a TB put you off though!
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I think all thoroughbreds (like all horses) can be variable in temperment.
Saying this, I don't think I can list one single con about mine because he is my perfect horse partner. He is very intelligent, sensitive and easy to do in every way. I simply adore him!!

He eats ALOT!!!!!
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I have one. I don't think i would have anything else. so clever and loyal. A bit high maintenance as she doesn't like to be wet or cold, so i have to keep an eye on the weather forecasts and have a decent collection of rugs. She has good feet, which not all have. I don't think she is that difficult, nice to ride, very responsive and forward but pretty safe. Very sensitive tho', probably more than some of the other horses i know. Loads of my friends have ex racers too and wouldn't swop them.
 
Pro is they are fast learners, sensitive responsive horses to ride and generally as honest as the day is young.

Cons is some have bad feet, they can be sharp and hot headed so not always suitable for the faint hearted

Personally I love hot bloods!
 
I have an ex racehorse.
She is an unusually good doer and last winter I had no weight worries. She has quite good feet, never had any real problems.
She can however be quite fizzy and is prone to being a bit of a worrier. But I wouldn't change her for the world. She is easy to do, amazing to handle, catch, shoe box etc. Loves children, and is very much a one person horse. Very sweet and although she has her moments she does look after me alot, and there isn't a nasty bone in her body.
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I have an 8 year old ex racer - he is stunning - looks like a german warmblood, loves to be out in all weathers, but will spend a couple of days happily in his stable without going mad, is always easy to do, sane to ride and handle, is now ready to compete at dressage and will start eventing next year. An absolute gem, I love him to bits and would definitely look for another
 
Mine isnt a typical tb. He is extremely laid back and not spooky at all. BUT he has bad feet is not a good doer and has sensitive skin.
 
i love TB's and have 2!

Pro's brilliant alrounders that can turn a hoof to absolutly anything
Cons: Bad feet, poor doers
 
I have 3 and love TB's.

First it built like a warm blood and can live without a rug on. Second is a bit soft and hates the cold, but will keep weight on. Third is a pain, bad feet, will drop weight at a drop of a hat, but is the most laid back horse i have come across, any more laid back and he would need a simmer frame to keep him upright.

I love them all and would not have any other breed.
 
I have a 3/4 TB who doesn't feel the cold, is a v good doer, great feet and fairly ubflappable. However, my cob is always well rugged as she gets v cold, poor feet, sensitive skin and is a very fizzy ride! My point is - breed means v little and often individuals don't fit the stereotype!!!
 
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Love them!!!
Pros...lazy
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cons...lazy
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pmsl...tis my experience of many
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,however lazy or not they are normally sensitive and if asked to do something in a sensitive way they will always oblige
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Like other breeds..there are nutters,and 1's that previous owners have fu--ed up!
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They dont deserve the name some people give them...ya normally find people that dont understand them dont like them!!
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I have nothing against them at all....but they are prone to bad feet, and it can be difficult to keep weight on them, especially in winter. If the horse is nice I shouldn't let the fact he's a TB put you off though!
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My lad has fabulous feet,and through the winter i struggle to keep weight off!!
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I wasn't a fan of TBs til we got Razor, he's surprised me by being so easy to do in all respects, he can worry a bit if you're rushing or stressed, he seems to pick up on bad vibes. Love him to bits tho
 
Judge the Horse as an individual, not a breed. I've known TB's that were so laid back they were horizontal (including a few ex racehorses) and cobs that were mental!

Have to say though, if you get a good one they are hard to beat and I've yet to come across one I didn't like. I got on a TB stallion (ex racer) a few years ago who hadn't been sat on in quite some time and I swear he breathed a sigh of relief to be doing something. Took him to the beach and we stopped at the top of the sand dunes to sit and admire the view together. They are very intelligent animals and love to work.

The poor feet I believe comes from racing. They breed for speed and overlook the rest. I owned one a few years ago and he was barefoot!!
 
My mare is:

1. Sharper than me

2. Holds her weight, in fact she is looking superb - the secret is two scoops of Baily's No.17 a day - morning and evening and hay. She's out by day in by night in a mid weight rug. Get the feeding right and you won't have a problem.

3. Not shod and hasn't been in 10 years, her feet are brilliant and in great condition

4. an ex racer

Buy your TB - you only have to tell them things once and they remember. They're wonderful and I would have 10,000,000 if I could afford it.
 
Mine is a laid back lazy lump, with a perfect knack for spooking!! He is a bit of a nerve bag when it comes to new things, but he can be persuaded! He keeps good weight, doesn't feel the cold and has never worn a set of shoes. He's as nosey as hell and gets upset if he's "missing out" on something and a perfect hack involves looking up peoples driveways!!
 
Having bought a TB I am now converted and love them!

Mine is a very sensitive chap, also eats a lot, drops weight easily if not kept warm in the winter, doesn't like the rain, very quick learner, good feet, and the softest and most loving horse, he loves a cuddle!

I wouldn't change him for the world.

If you like the horse, I wouldn't be put off by the breed as every horse is an individual.
 
I like TB's in general.

The ones I have known personally have been very willing to work with a nice attitude.

Tara is a TB and she is a nice laid back type and a good little all round RC type horse.
She's not done much DR but she tries hard and it's been fun teaching her things.

She is fast, sharp and speedy but that has it's pros too in jump offs
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I have always had tb's and wouldnt have anything else, their amazing breed and all the one's i've owned were adored by many, my old mare still hunting at 20, never a weight or feet issue in any. Have a 3yr old being broke at the moment and is as cool as a cucumber. My coloured horse is crazier than all 3 put together! Judge the horse not the breed, some are best suited to novices, sold mine to a nervous rider as she was unflappable!
 
Thoroughbreds are a diverse group.
I adore small, nimble, intelligent ones with character. Some thoroughbreds are stupidly dense and these dont make good practical riding horses as they tend to fall over their own feet, become easily distracted and are very careless over fences.
They can often have irrational little quirks which people either love or hate!
 
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Some thoroughbreds are stupidly dense and these dont make good practical riding horses as they tend to fall over their own feet, become easily distracted and are very careless over fences.


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I have one of these. No sense of self-preservation. Beautiful to look at and a wonderful ride, but pretty empty in the head. I love pure TB's and would have another at the drop of a hat. Admittedly mine has become seriously accident-prone of late (8 injuries in 7 months...and counting...).
 
I have a full TB and hadn't really thought I wanted a full one before meeting him but he is fantastic and I would not be put off having another full one.
He is a good doer, very bad feet but they are massively improving.
He is a sensitive character, loves to try for you, will turn his hoof to most things, just wants a cuddle from his mummy. Lovely lad definatly wouldn't change him at all.
His stable mate is also a full TB and he is lovely aswell. Really do rate them now!
 
TB's are marvellous.

I have a 7/8 TB who at 19 is still raring to go and would live on fresh air and has wonderful feet, not a novice ride but fantastic fun and has evented, been a show hack and BSJA in her time.

Full TB is just starting her education, she's a grumpy b**** until she's done some work, but she loves working. As said before ou can almost feel her sigh in relief when you ride or lunge.

Would have another one tomorrow.
 
wow - thanks so much for all the replies!

The horse is a great ride, but since I've never looked after him I didn't know if they had specific problems or anything, which is why I asked
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thanks so much for all of your advice, I appreciate it
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Id probably have a TB willingly. Ive had a few TB x's (have one now) and they have always been extremely loyal clever types. My only concern would be their feet as I know they are often known to have shoddy ones! (my TB x's have had brilliant feet however).

I think it depends on the horse. They can vary in temperament and maintenence etc. greatly.
 
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