Roman noses. Is it just me?

[Arabelle]

I like Roman noses - I think they make horses look noble and kind.

However, I am an Arab owner, so no Roman noses for me!

 

[Cuppatea]

Not a fan I'm afraid.. But then I'm not a fan of the type of horse that has a roman nose..

any 'type' of horsecan have a roman nose, we raced a mare a couple of years ago with a roman nose, full tb with excellent bloodlines. She's gone to stud now to make more roman nosed tb's...

 

[Goldenstar]

OH's Irish Draught has one he has the cutest face no one resist him .

 

[FairyLights]

I like them very much;they are very noble.

 

[Kaylum]

There was a time when you would get looked down on for riding a coloured, they were considered common xxx

agree 20years ago you could not give coloureds away as they were too common. LOL!

 

[Enfys]

I like them very much;they are very noble.

(picture taken from this thread - http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?p=10374735#post10374735)

Some I think can be common, but on this cracking old fashioned sort of horse I think it looked just right.

Personally, I wouldn't have a roman nosed horse because, as someone else said, not because I don't like them but because I simply don't keep the type of horse that has a head like that, it just wouldn't fit an arab or a Paint.

 

[kippen64]

How about this nose

This horse is adorable!!!!

 

[maggie123]

Its my dream to one day own a huge heavy weight hunter with a great big Roman nose

 

[kippen64]

Its my dream to one day own a huge heavy weight hunter with a great big Roman nose

Same here. It's what prompted my original question.

 

[Four Seasons]

Not my cup of tea. I don't like them at all. A big, roman nosed head, just not my thing. I love straight/dished faces.

 

[smellsofhorse]

I think it depends on the type of horse.
Some shapes and sizes it suits.
I've got nothing against them, its a feature.

 

[muffinino]

it depends on the horse thats wearing it.....

This. On a good solid type they look lovely

 

[muddygreymare]

I think it does depend on the horse, but I do quite like horses with Roman noses, if it suits them

 

[Tickles]

TBH I'm not a massive fan of them on either horses or people. But then I never like anything too dishy either... I just like boring noses for everything!

Having said that it has never put me off a horse in person so to speak. I find it funny when people assume I'll like/not like a certain horse becasue of the appearance of another they know I love.

 

[Spoilt Rotten]

I love horses with Roman noses. I think they look so proud and honest. My Irish Draught X gets great comments from complete strangers regarding her nose although, I am aware it is not everyones cups tea!! My instructor once said, "horses with Roman noses look like they have ran face first into a wall!!" haha! I can laugh it off as in my eyes my horse is beautiful

Ps. Tried so hard to attach a picture but no idea how too x

 

[Arizahn]

I like them, I also like the polar opposite! Both add character...

 

[Achinghips]

There was a time when you would get looked down on for riding a coloured, they were considered common xxx

My gosh I must be really common then, Eric is a half Shire! lol

 

[Moomin1]

This horse is adorable!!!!

Don't like at all!!

Don't like coloured cobs, never have and I fail to see the interest in them.

With regard roman noses, I do like a slight roman nose on a hunter - but only slight slight slight!!!

 

[Enfys]

Do

Don't like coloured cobs, never have and I fail to see the interest in them.

You might put up with them if you could get $10,000 for something like this! Which isn't even coloured! A very rare Gypsian

http://www.orcasfeatheredhorses.com/gypsians.html

 

[Ginger Bear]

Not a fan, I like tb's or dishy heads.

 

[Bernster]

How about this nose

No objections to roman noses on the right horse. But balloon noses? No, they are definitely out.

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

On the right head on the right body I don't mind them but everything has to be right.

 

[Sol]

Iberian with a roman nose = nice

 

[TwoStroke]

I never used to like them, but my TB and TBxWB both have slight roman noses, and now I'm a convert .

 

[Lucyad]

I love them - loads of stunning hroses on this thread!

 

[Cortez]

Iberian with a roman nose = nice

Absolutely! Nothing like that "Hawk's profile" to say nobility, grace and intelligence. Don't like the seahorse heads on modern arabs, but a handsome head is a handsome head no matter what the shape.

 

[Ladyinred]

I prefer a Roman nose to the exaggerated Arab dish sometimes seen these days. I think they are handsome and distinguished and I LOVE Enfys old photo.

 

[AdorableAlice]

Roman nose = a common horse ? I don't think so.

 

[Lucyad]

 

[Jackson]

How can you not love that face?...