What breeds of horse do you NOT like?

being extremely shallow I dont like horses with ugly heavy heads so if any breed has a big head I probably wouldnt be interested. Not keen on cobs for that reason
 
Hafflingers. They are pretty and lull you into thinking they are well behaved and even suitable for novices.

In fact they are stubborn, opinionated and have bucks a rodeo horse would be proud of!
 
don't really have any strong feelings on the matter, they are all such individuals.
Personally I couldn't be doing with the upkeep of anything hairy.
 
Appaloosas - don't know what it is about them, maybe something to do with their conformation and mane and tail being so sparse? Just don't like em!
 
None so far, but I certainly have met a few individuals that I didn't like. Plus there are things that are done to certain breeds that I really don't like whether it's through breeding or cruel treatment.

An example of alterations to a breed through breeding that I don't like would be halter bred Quarter horses, but the working version looks super and the ones I have met have had lovely temperaments, so I still count QH's as a breed that I like. I don't think that anyone on here would approve of the treatment that Big Lick TWH's get, but the breed looks great when flatshod or barefoot and treated kindly.
 
Like milliepops, nothing out there that I really don't like breed wise. Happiest with pedigree natives once again these days tho, with plenty of hair :)

That said, I dont 'do' blue eyes, nor white faces (if rest of horse is coloured).

Oh, I also don't 'do' white tails :D
 
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MotherOfChickens said:
I think there are examples of most breeds that I would like but generally speaking-can't be doing with feather and big feet.
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You have gone and made Ted The Twit cry !, have you any idea how sensitive he is ?

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ponyparty said:
Appaloosas - don't know what it is about them
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Same here. Don't like Knabstruppers either. They never look smart IMO.

I don't like Fjords or Haffies and not a fan of TBs really unless well muscled.

I like horses and ponies with a short back, chunky head, and a nice thick tail!

Not a breed but also don't like buckskins, duns or greys (especially on horses). I'm fussy!
 
Coloured common cobs that you see advertised as "stunning". They may have brilliant temperaments but they really are old fashioned vanners, fine to drive but not designed to be ridden. Short backs, coarse bone, lumpy uncomfortable rides IMHO
 
JillA said:
Coloured common cobs that you see advertised as "stunning". They may have brilliant temperaments but they really are old fashioned vanners, fine to drive but not designed to be ridden. Short backs, coarse bone, lumpy uncomfortable rides IMHO
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oh blooming heck, Ted needs therapy.
 
I like Ted :)

I've never been a fan of Arabs. I'm sure there are nice ones out there but the only ones I've ever encountered have not been particularly pleasant to be around.
 
I don't like cobs. General every day common cobs (Sorry) I appreciate a nice horse doing well at HOYS or every breed has a nice 'stamp' but I just don't like them. I don't like tbs that people don't work properly, so they always look like they're straight off the track, they never 'change shape' into a riding horse- but I do like a properly re schooled tb. I don't like anything with a big block head and a big roman nose. I'm very fussy- can you tell I only own gorgeous warmbloods :P Gorgeous in my eyes anyway! Maybe someone is revolted by them but I love them!
 
I'm sure my opinion will upset a few but I personally can't stand a hairy traditional type, and I'm yet to meet one that I like. The less hair the better, the upkeep of it would be a nightmare.
 
No real preference, I don't like Standardbreds due to the temperaments of the ones I have encountered, but I'm sure if I met a nice one I could change my mind. Not a real fan of coloured cobs either, I wouldn't go out looking for one to buy but I guess if it was the right horse..
 
ljohnsonsj said:
I don't like cobs. General every day common cobs (Sorry) I appreciate a nice horse doing well at HOYS or every breed has a nice 'stamp' but I just don't like them. I don't like tbs that people don't work properly, so they always look like they're straight off the track, they never 'change shape' into a riding horse- but I do like a properly re schooled tb. I don't like anything with a big block head and a big roman nose. I'm very fussy- can you tell I only own gorgeous warmbloods :P Gorgeous in my eyes anyway! Maybe someone is revolted by them but I love them!
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I'm with you on that one :lol:
 
As an owner of a Haflinger, I think they can be maligned based on heresay, or based on one experience of a particular one and because they're not as popular as others it can seem like they are all full members of the stereotype. They are no more prone to bucking/bolting or poor behavior than any other breed. I offer anyone who thinks they dislike (or even hate) the breed to spend a couple of hours with mine, or visit the breed show in July.

I'm not sure I dislike any breeds, but there are a few I wouldn't entertain looking at to buy as I am not a fan of what they look like, or the upkeep.
 
Coloureds. Obviously not a breed, as you can get many breeds that are coloured but the whole two-tone thing just doesn't appeal to me.

Strangely enough, I do like a spotted horse. Just the way some brains work I guess :)
 
JillA said:
Coloured common cobs that you see advertised as "stunning". They may have brilliant temperaments but they really are old fashioned vanners, fine to drive but not designed to be ridden. Short backs, coarse bone, lumpy uncomfortable rides IMHO
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I'm no cob fan but my mare is currently bunked up with a traditional vanner and he really is stunning not so much for his looks which are perfectly passible, very nice head for a cob, but for his temperament and ability to do his job. He is such an easy horse to handle with great manners and can pull an exercise cart and bow top caravan with equal skill. His owner is quite old and he has enabled her to be an active horse owner long after she had to give up riding. And what's more he loves a cuddle which my mare hates so I can lavish affection on a horse without fear of rejection :D
 
SpringArising said:
Same here. Don't like Knabstruppers either. They never look smart IMO.

I don't like Fjords or Haffies and not a fan of TBs really unless well muscled.

I like horses and ponies with a short back, chunky head, and a nice thick tail!

Not a breed but also don't like buckskins, duns or greys (especially on horses). I'm fussy!
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Oh, and I don't like Arabs either.

(My list above is based on aesthetics only - impossible to wipe out a whole breed based on personality)
 
I'm not that fussy, but I admit I'd be hard pushed to own a Freisan - really not my type at all. Arabs are ok so long as they are proper ones - not this poor deformed creatures that pop up on FB, with heads like seahorses. That type of breeding is frowned upon in dogs, so why are horse people doing it?
 
I dont think I dislike a particular breed but I'm not a fan of other peoples horses or ponies in general. I love MY horse but couldnt care less about yours, lol!
 
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