Welsh x tb as an allrounder?

I have a wonderful one that I sadly had to retire very early through chronic lameness. He was a true allrounder, capable of doing low level affiliated in all disciplines and his pony brain meant he could always get himself out of trouble. I'm horsehunting now and I wish I could find another like him! He could be cheeky and would try his luck but he never made me feel unsafe.
 
I had a fabulous welsh x TB but he was sec B cross not D. Amazing competition horse and very clever! Currently have a Connie x and he is also lovely but was a bit sharp when younger. Would definitely have either type again.
 
Ah now, my classier and more sensible one was bred the more usual way by the TB and out of a Section D mare, whereas the late chesnut git was by a Section D out of a TB mare. However, LCG's dam has a few starts on the racecourse, and apparently declined to take part as 'she thought that racing was silly :D', so maybe a fair few of his quirks came from his mum!
 
You mean the Celtic Sport Horse? :D

I've known a few in my time - mostly from competing my D at WPCS performance shows (many years ago) where the part bred classes are very popular. I think they're a lovely mix - the cleverness of a D and the refinement of a TB. Most I know tend to be easy to keep too with the hardiness of the D but the metabolism of the TB meaning managing weight is rarely an issue, they just seem to stay the same weight all year round. I'd have one now if I could find one big enough but I prefer them on the chunkier side and the ones with more D in them tend to be around the 15-15.2 mark and I feel huge on them. The taller ones tend to be lighter and I'm not so keen on that. When I was looking last time I wanted one but ended up with a 16.3 ISH instead so they other way from you OP!
 
We have had two and a half over the years :p The half is the current Full registered Appy, who also has arab in the mix, the first was a beautiful bay roan, who we knew had had a period of being very poorly fed and then over fed to make up for it, the other is a part bred Appy, with Tb and Welsh D on one side. All three of them have had issues with feed, the ucrrent two cannot tolerate alfalfa, carrots and any sugar overload, the first could tolerate alfalfa, but no cereal at all and sugar made her very ill. I think that being aware of these issues helps to reduce the "heat", I also give both of them magnesium, which seems to allow them to think before they loose the plot. They are wonderful animals and all three have been incredibly affectionate.
 
Ha ha after every pro welsh post I'm going 'right I'm going to view her' and then every 'nuts' post I'm going 'hmmmm maybe I shouldn't view her' 😈
 
I think the 'they're great' then the 'they're nuts' posts just highlight how individual they are. The one in question sounds nice so I'd go and see her personally (then you can decide if she's in the 'great' or 'nuts' camp, lol)
 
You are right. I'm going to go. I'm hacking her out at the weekend then if I like her I will go back again to try her in the arena etc. I tend to know if Im going to like them the minute my bum hits the saddle. Thanks all 😆
 
Good luck!

Also check out star on here - I think her boy is D x TB and they've been to Badminton Grassroots more than once and are now competing dressage at PSG. An ultimate all-rounder!
 
They are a really good X in the main, but of course as with every breed they are individuals. There is no physical reason they cannot be an excellent allrounder, but they are all different mentally.
 
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