Temperment of Welsh D x Thoroughbred?!

[Ihannur1]

I've just bought a 15.2hh 4 1/2 yr old Welsh x Thoroughbred gelding
He was sold as a project horse, the previous owners got rid due to falling pregnant which is understandable due to him being spooky, he's not a nasty sort just incredibly nervous!

He's quite headstrong but using a be-nice halter works well, I am going to begin natural horsemanship with him on a one to one, so he can trust me.
I just want some general feedback and comments of the breed, what the overall temperment's are like?

I feel quite down due to a lot of people on my yard are quite negative towards him, saying he can be dangerous but i will take things slowly and not rush him. He's a beautiful animal and one day i would be hoping to ride him.

Here are some pictures of him and my other welsh x irish cob.

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[EmmaC78]

He looks lovely. There was a post on welshxtb's very recently on here so if you do a search it should come up. Lots of info on there

 

[Tammytoo]

Some Welsh D's can be bolshy, strong and opinionated, some aren't. Some TBs can be nervous and spooky, lots aren't! I don't think you can generalise, but if you are experienced and treat him firmly and consistently there is no reason why he shouldn't turn into a perfectly nice horse.

 

[soulfull]

I had one for 8yrs until he had to retire due to injury. lovely natured BUT
could be bolshy and extremely stubborn

like pure welshies you need to be VERY consistent and firm but fair. If your too nice to them they lose confidence and take control because they are afraid.

Give them an inch and they will take a mile

However like I said keep the boundaries consistent and fair and they tend to be extremely loyal and honest, do ANY job and do it well!!

I loved my years with him but wouldn't buy another one

 

[Orchardbeck]

I had a Welsh d x TB and although when she was good she was the best horse I have ever ridden, on the other hand when she was bad she was by far themost difficult and complicated character I have dealt with.

On reflection, I think she was definitely better when in a routine, when told, rather than asked, and when she knew exactly what was expected of her. Any shred of uncertainty, or 'just letting her get on with it' led to some appaling behaviour, and she knew her own strength unfortunately and would use it.

My other mare was the complete opposite and most certainly has to be asked, rather than told. I learned a lot from my mare and I sometimes wish she was still around (she went out on loan when I moved) as I wouldhave done a lot of things differently, but hindsight is a wonderful thing.

Op, I think once your horse has full respect for you, you will not find a more willing to please type, but there will probably be tricky moments along the way and I wish you the very best of luck.