Trakehner owners, what are they like?

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The horses I mean not the owners!

Off to look at a part bred tomo, have always fancied one and heard all sorts of stuff about them being 'hot'.


Current horse is 7/8TB had an Arab before him so can deal with'sensitive', just wondering about others experiences.
 
They can be hot!
They are very playful, full of character.
Can be rather stupid!

Snoopy is by a KWPN out of a trakehner dressage mare.
So hes actually a KWPN but his mothers side are most trakehner and his fathers sire is also trakehner.

The stud i worked at is a Trakehner stud, so i got to ride many. They are one of the closest breeds to the thoroughbred.
They are good at all 3 phases, dressage, sjing or xc so well worth the look.
 
Beautiful, clever and normally sharp!
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Had one on loan a couple of years back - sent him back 3 months later - was lazy unless he wanted to misbehave, very temperamental and clingy with other horses - when I took my other lad away to ride he would throw himself on the floor, even when tied up on concrete!
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To be fair - he was a completely spoilt brat who had been bought as a foal and his every whim pampered to!

Would have another although to be fair preferably one a little 'brighter' than his as he was definitely a slow learner!
 
Absolutely Love 'em!!

Ive got one pure bred and one part bred trakehner, and they are fantastic. They are both amiable, kind and trainable, the only differences i have noticed is that the Part bred who is also PB arab is a lot bolder than my Pure bred Trak who likes to have a look at things first. Tilly (Pure bred) can be a little sensitive at times but i suppose that can be said for all youngsters. What is the Part bred trak your going to see crossed with?? What are the Trakehner lines like in this horse??

I got mine from Holme Trakehners if you look on their website they have a news section with updates from owners. I know its only from one stud but it might give you a bit more insight into the breed!!
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Well, they were originally bred to run head first into bayonets.
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I used to ride for a big trakehner breeder (they bred an Olympic and a Pan Am medallist) so I have a fair bit of experience with the breed, although probably not with the lines you are likely to meet.

You have to remember they are essentially big Anglo Arab crosses. I come from an eventing/TB background and I've always liked the breed but I think some people whose experience is with less sharp horses tend to find them a bit more than they've bargained for sometimes. Because they're relatively small (by warmblood standards), usually pretty and extravagent, and look "light" to ride I've found there's a tendancy for some people to get carries away with appearance and forget that they are a breed bred and prized for it's toughness and endurance.

That said, of course, there is no one way of being a trakehner. Like any other breed there are great differences between individuals. What can be helpful is because they are a relatively small breed people tend to know the bloodlines very well so you should be able to get "background information" on specific families relatively easily.
 
I have recently bought a 5 yo trakehner cross (mums breeding unknown, thought to be shire cross)...

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He is a sensitive chap to put it politely.... whimp is probably more accurate (he had a little split in his hoof the other day and acted as if his leg was going to fall off until the loose bit was trimmed off!), but clever and very perceptive of riders fears etc, learns quickly (good things and bad!), v chilled about most things, not hot headed or particularly sharp, but he does get rather grumpy when he doesnt get his own way, but has been rather spoilt, so I guess it depends a lot on upbringing and what they are crossed with etc!
 
I have a trakehner cross cob, havent had him long but so far so good
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He is brave and sensible but also sensitive in his mouth and off the leg etc which i hope will prove to be a good combination! Also he is stunning and moves well (and im only slightly biased!), he has never jumped (yet, can't wait!) so cant comment on that!
 
I have a trakehner cross KWPN. Trak is on Dad's side (see pic). I have had her since she was 12 months and to put it mildly she has been nothing but a complete pain in the butt!!
But something has stopped me parting with her, she is super intelligent and very stubborn. She is pretty hot and i wouldn't put anything past her so if you fancy a challenge go for it!!!
 
I have a Trakehner cross TB, and he's also a bit sensitive!

But very clever and loves to work. He's got a great attitude in the school, and never known him to refuse or run out at a jump.

A very renowned Trakehner breeder said to me before: 'owning a trakehner and not keeping its brain engaged is like locking a border collie in a 1 bedroom flat - no fun for either and likely to end in destruction!'
He said this was the reason they're prone to stable vices, and generally more stressy.

But my boy's 17 now and is relaxed in his routine. Is still a devil when it comes to shows and hacking, but knows how to enjoy himself.

He's spooky at silly things, but will happily hack over M25 motorway bridges, down main roads and alongside HGV's.

He's half brother to the Godington stallions - although they inherited the looks from the gene pool!

He was my first horse as an adult and ripped my confidence to shreds for the first year - now he's my best friend, and have honestly never met a horse with more character or a better sense of humour (but then I AM biased!).
 
I have my horse on livery at Holme Trakehners, I don't have one but being around them they are very intelligent and sensitive horses, so high spirited but also quite affectionate horses.
Good luck with your search!
 
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they are very intelligent and sensitive horses, so high spirited but also quite affectionate horses.


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I forgot affectionate!! they give the best cuddles
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What breeding is the PB you're going to see?
 
I had a trakehner stallion and he was the best horse I have ever had. I would agree with what's been said above about them being sensitive and 'hot' and very affectionate. I think they are sort of TBs in a warmblood world, very intelligent and, if bred well, are best of all
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