What breed of horses DON'T you like?

JFTD said:
I just don't find them attractive as colouring goes, sorry. QUOTE] My response was tongue in cheek by the way ;) I don't have a problem with personal preferences at all.

If we all liked the same thing how boring would that be! :D

I like colours that shine, wishy washy palominos don't, neither do many greys (especially the white ones - and I have had about 10 greys so I am not colourist) when push comes to shove if a horse does his job then it doesn't hugely matter what colour he is, unless you are breeding for a specific colour, or looking for a match pair of course. :)
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'i will never own a chestnut orr a grey'
'i like arabs but wouldnt ever have one'


Anyone guess what horses I own now :rolleyes: and i love them both :D so..things may surprise you to all those who have been adamant about not liking/ owning a certain breed etc :)
 
Enfys said:
My response was tongue in cheek by the way ;) I don't have a problem with personal preferences at all.

If we all liked the same thing how boring would that be! :D

I like colours that shine, wishy washy palominos don't, neither do many greys (especially the white ones - and I have had about 10 greys so I am not colourist) when push comes to shove if a horse does his job then it doesn't hugely matter what colour he is, unless you are breeding for a specific colour, or looking for a match pair of course. :)
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I quite agree! Particularly about a horse which does its job. I think one of the reasons I dislike palos so is that people rave so much about them and they command a higher price in some cases / markets than better quality, better suited animals, which irritates my sense of logic :D
 
JFTD said:
I quite agree! Particularly about a horse which does its job. I think one of the reasons I dislike palos so is that people rave so much about them and they command a higher price in some cases / markets than better quality, better suited animals, which irritates my sense of logic :D
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Def. I LOVE dun/buckskin horses and WILL eventually have one (but not a highland ;) :p ). Saw a beautiful looking 16.1hh dunb for sale other other day on H&H. But older, not been ridden for couple years, unknown breeding, doesn't hack alone, agressive when foods around and not good with large traffic. And they want £3000 for him because he's a pretty colour?!?!? If he was bay he'd be £1000 max.

I often don't like a type of horse because I'd not keep on the type of person who generally owner that breed............. :o
 
Kallibear said:
Def. I LOVE dun/buckskin horses and WILL eventually have one (but not a highland ;) :p ). Saw a beautiful looking 16.1hh dunb for sale other other day on H&H. But older, not been ridden for couple years, unknown breeding, doesn't hack alone, agressive when foods around and not good with large traffic. And they want £3000 for him because he's a pretty colour?!?!? If he was bay he'd be £1000 max.
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Yep, that's exactly what bugs me!
 
I'm not keep on arabs, they're just a little poodle-like for me! And I don't really like the look of miniature horses (not miniature shetlands, the american miniature types) because I think they just look a little strange...

But give me an honest, genuine horse with four legs and they can be any breed at all and I'd still love 'em :p
 
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We need Faracat to talk about colour genetics on this one! ^^

Mine:
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I like cobs!

I really can't do with chestnuts, regardless of breed!
 
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There isn't one breed I actually dislike, but I can say that I'm less a fan of Percherons that of other breeds. Nothing wrong with them in context of course, but I am a fan of TBs so I'm not to be taken as someone who considers life and limb to be paramount :D
 
There is no breed I dislike but there are a lot that aren't suitable for what I want to do with my horses. Generally I pick my horses on confo, type and height - I don't really care what breed they are - same as people - I judge what i know, not what is stereotypical.
 
It goes on the owners I think. I prefer heavier types.

I love sec ds but after attending the rgws this summer and seeing the way they were being treat and handled by owners... Let a lot to be desired. Seemed to be a competition of who's horse could kick off the most - thats another thread lol!
 
I'm not keen on Arabs and Friesians.
Seen one friesian, you've seen them all :eek:. Big bum, big head, big feet and that walk just don't do it for me at all.
 
TB's. Shame I only went and bought one this summer.. I feel like a teenage mum with a really annoying child..

Seriously though, I couldn't really say as one horse will make me dislike the breed, yet another will make me love it!
 
Welsh Sec A. I haven't found a nice one yet. So much attitude! They only become good ponies when they are over 20 years old and knackered.
 
Welsh section a's are little ****s if you don't work with them. If I leave mine for even a few days she turns into a monster, but if she does something little even just a walk inhand around the farm she's the most polite pony who tries her best to please :)
 
i have thought about it, and i actually think that this thread is a bit pointless because you should be grateful that horses exist on earth and you shouldn't be picky about them because one day you never know, they might go extinct

please don't get offended, its just my opinion:)
 
montyforever said:
Welsh section a's are little ****s if you don't work with them. If I leave mine for even a few days she turns into a monster, but if she does something little even just a walk inhand around the farm she's the most polite pony who tries her best to please :)
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Agreed! My little welsh monster has bags of attitude, he is intelligent and cheeky but as long as you enforce boundaries, handle him confidently and make him use his little brain in the right way then he is lovely. Everyone on my yard loves him for his personality and me and him have an understanding :)
I would say they are not for everyone, and he is certainly not a childs pony!
 
Welsh can be sods, especially the smaller ones. Cannot get on with TB,s at all, we just don't speak the same language. Also have a language barrier with Fells. On appearance I just cannot look at a cremellos and smile, and have to be able to look at all my horses and know they make me smile, even when they are mud monsters
 
muddygreymare said:
I don't not like any breeds, but there are some breeds I prefer more than others :)
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Blimey! You don't ask for much do you? :D So, your mare, how would you rate her?
1 - Darn right ugly
2 - Darn ugly
3 - Ugly
4 - verging on ugly
5 - plain
6 - actually doesn't look that bad
7 - maybe I quite like her face
8 - I think I do like her quite a bit
9 - maybe she's not ugly at all?
10 - 'Cause she's not ugly, I was joking! ;)

Claus - This is me PMSL!! Your mare is lovely XX
 
IMO Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, I'm no fan of tbs, but others are.. I love cobby types, and my lad certainly does not have bad feet, or is as thick as two planks... this is a guy who can push open gates and shut them with his nose ;) Cobs are type cast - perhaps it's time to re-evaluate the breed (saying that, mines part Shire) :)
 
In defence of Arabs.
My friend bought a 4 year old in summer. He has the sweetest nature he's intelligent and very loving...bit like an overgrown and very playful dog. He has beautiful movement and absolutely no trouble getting him backed and ridden.love love Love him...oh..and he's just grown a fluffy winter coat and looks even cuter AND does not have spindly legs.:)
 
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