What breed of horses DON'T you like?

jesstickle said:
Kerilli, give us your tricks for thugs. Mine still drives me bonkers! :D

There are many breeds and types I would never choose to own but I think I pretty much like all horses really. The only combo I'm not terribly keen on is IDxTB. The only ones I have known have been stubborn as mules and flighty to boot! Might just be my bad luck though!
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That's bizarre, i've had lots of IDxTBs and never had an obstinate or flighty one, had a few who were exceptionally intelligent, in a positive 'clever FOR you' way.

Umm, tricks, nothing mega really, prob stuff you already know, but just in case... i NEVER try to lead one in a normal headcollar, might as well have cotton round their heads! Controller halter, bridle, or one of those leather headcollars with smooth metal hoop as noseband, these are a Thing Of Wonder for curing a true Thug. Umm, a really sharp elbow in the chest a few times usually impresses them. I shove them around a bit and establish MY personal space, that they're absolutely not allowed to walk into. oh, and the ones that zoom past you when being led, and tank off? if you can trust them not to kick out behind, keep hold of rope, quickly step across behind them to the other side, and yank down REALLY hard on the end of the rope, it stops them in their tracks as their withers are a fulcrum, kind of thing. They usually only do it once or twice... i learnt this trick with my 12.2, who was a naughty little tanking-off-in-hand git.
but i wouldn't even bother trying these on a CB, i know when i'm beaten! ;) ;) ;)
 
RE quarter horses. There are some beautiful ones (Enfys has some stunning QH's) and then there are some with very straight legs and muscles like a beef bull. They almost look like two different breeds. I do worry that the second type wont be partically sound.
 
Newforests, I just cannot get on with them, I don't like how they look particularly either, I don't look at them and go WOW like I do if I see a nice welsh. One took off with me for no apparent reason and dragged me face first through branches, it's companion (also a newforest) threw my mate on the floor twic and me once when we were kids. I know the one horse still, it's still a shite too.
Connies aren't my fave either, bit boring, not inspired at all.
Section a's I'm divided, I love some, and dislike some.

All ponies note! I've not met a horse I dislike!
 
I like them all :)
But i wouldn't own:
anything smaller than 16hh
anything bay
anything that couldn't do the job i want it to
anything quiet/sensible
:D
 
kerilli said:
That's bizarre, i've had lots of IDxTBs and never had an obstinate or flighty one, had a few who were exceptionally intelligent, in a positive 'clever FOR you' way.
oh, and the ones that zoom past you when being led, and tank off? if you can trust them not to kick out behind, keep hold of rope, quickly step across behind them to the other side, and yank down REALLY hard on the end of the rope, it stops them in their tracks as their withers are a fulcrum, kind of thing.
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Oo. I like this. Will have to try it next time BH is a ******. He's thick as the proverbial so I expect it would totally flummox him!

I did think it might be coincidence that the two IDxTBs I've known haven't been my cup of tea! There you go then, I pretty much like 'em all!
 
I don't hate any horses for looking how they do...apart from Tennessee walking horses! They walk like hyenas. I'm sure they're wonderful horses...but that walking...YUK!

I wouldn't buy a tb because I don't think I could handle it.

All I look for in a horse: Fast, stoppable, doesn't buck!
 
Can't think of a breed I don't like, thats why I have owned a variety from TB's, warmbloods, ISH and traditional coloured cobs. They all have something unique to offer.
 
Miniatures! What's the point of them? And full Irish Draughts; sulky, opinionated, unathletic.......unless they're out hunting of course. And I'm Irish, BTW.
 
I'm not too keen on Arab heads, but I wouldn't disregard any horse if it was right for me :)

It would have to have a kind temperament though, as I spend more time grooming than riding :rolleyes:
 
elsazzo said:
I dont think we should make genaralisations......I have an extremely intelligent horse who has the best feet in the world and she is a WARMBLOOD so whoever said this was a trait doesnt know what they are talking about. However there are certain types of horses which I would not have personally such as a hairy cob or a very fine boned TB as they are just not my type- this does not mean I would say they were 'ugly'. If you are a true horse lover as I am, you appreciate them all, no matter what packaging they come in! :D
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That was me and I do know what I'm talking about because I worked in Germany with the things and never again. We have got an import on my current yard and it can't think for it's self, having seen it plunge face first into two xc fences, including a ditch and as for its hooves, shocking.
 
Doncella said:
That was me and I do know what I'm talking about because I worked in Germany with the things and never again. We have got an import on my current yard and it can't think for it's self, having seen it plunge face first into two xc fences, including a ditch and as for its hooves, shocking.
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So the fact that the vast majority of top level dressage horses, showjumpers and increasingly event horses are warmbloods is just my imagination then... :confused: :rolleyes: I expect 'the things' didn't think much of you either :p

There are certain breeds I would have in preference over others but as I haven't met every horse in the world it would be unfairly generalising and ignorant to condemn a whole breed :)
 
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Doncella said:
That was me and I do know what I'm talking about because I worked in Germany with the things and never again. We have got an import on my current yard and it can't think for it's self, having seen it plunge face first into two xc fences, including a ditch and as for its hooves, shocking.
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Hmm, but that's ONE horse! I've known thick-as-poo WBs and incredibly clever, brave, sensitive WBs...
sorry, but saying "all wbs are ____" is like saying "all blondes are dumb, all brunettes are geniuses" or something.
except for CBs of course, they are the exception that proves the rule! ;) ;) ;)
 
:( Awww for everyone who says "Shitlands" should come and meet my girl, your opinion would change very quickly!!! :)

I don't think there are any breeds I don't like, however there are a few I would try to avoid when buying a new horse.
 
When I was a girl I dreamed of owning an Arab. Now, after having had one on loan I would not choose to own one. My loan mare was completely unpredictable and would bolt with me in the school. She would go from halt to fast canter to halt launching me like a missile. She would also spook at just about anything. I am sure there are some wonderful Arabs out there though.
 
Faracat said:
Google 'soring', you'll soon feel very sorry for TWH and the awful things that are done to them to get that exaggerated action. :(
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Just did that. :eek::(:mad:

Disgraceful. I feel like rubbing acid on the guilty owners' feet and forcing them to wear shoes with drawing pins in to see how they like it. Grr!
 
I spent 30 years longing for my own horse or pony before I got one and I can honestly say I wouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth. I love all horses.
 
Cleveland Bay x TB - don't remind me! Not keen on Welsh cobs, or any welsh come to that - I have had too many. Ok in Wales where there is convenient mountain to gallop them up.
 
Hmm, but that's ONE horse! I've known thick-as-poo WBs and incredibly clever, brave, sensitive WBs...
sorry, but saying "all wbs are ____" is like saying "all blondes are dumb, all brunettes are geniuses" or something.
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^ This. And the same could be said about arabs.

Arabs come in all shapes and sizes, from 13.2 ponies through to 16.2 brick outhouse Bahrainis (who look Iberian). Some are light of bone, some are very substantial. Some have very dished heads, some have barely any dish. Some have big poncy flashy action, some move straight and economically. Some are incredibly neurotic, some are absolutely bombproof go anywhere do anything horses. Some can jump, some can't.

My old lad is 25 now, and he's had a go at pretty much everything over his long career:
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He really is that bombproof 15.2 all rounder that everyone says they are looking for ;)

I try not to generalise about horses, but because I'm a short*rse I tend not to go for horses over 15.2.
 
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