Why do people dislike Tb ?

[tallyho!]

Yes it's such a shame really but the industry is not helping (if you're talking about tb's on the track).

Who would want a horse that is prone to ulcers due to high starch feeds at an early age, ridden at a year old (long yearlings), shod at that age hence compromised feet (they actually have great feet), full of mental issues and frankly weak in any other direction other than forward at speed.

I would buy one that wasn't bred to race.

 

[paddi22]

I've just gone out to feed 7 horses in one of the fields. three of them are tbs. one ran up lame, one is rugged but has dropped weight since the weather got cold and now needs conditioning mash and then one literally brushed off a bramble in front of me and now has a large cut down his neck. I love tbs but WTF!!

 

[Winters100]

I like them a lot, but I am also realistic enough to recognise that the characteristics that I look for in a horse now are not commonly found in TBs. I've had several in the past, some good and some not quite so good, but I would say that most people who advertise 'no TBs' do not dislike them, they just do not want to buy one.

 

[scats]

I really like TBs. The hooligan was 7/8 TB and I found him both amusing and idiotic, but no more so than my part bred welsh at the time. I much prefer TB types and fine types than chunky things. I think I ride them better aswell, though I’ve had more chunky things in my stables over the last 30 years.

I’ve got my eye on a little ex racer at the moment and it’s only complete lack of days to go and view it that I’m not pursuing it at the moment, but if it’s still available in the new year, I will.

 

[oldie48]

TBH I don't think you can judge a breed by owning one or two of them, there's so much variation and so much depends on how they have been started and managed. I am also not a fan of the thicker set breeds, just not my personal taste but I don't feel the need to rubbish them. The pic is of my 15 year old daughter competing an ex intermediate eventer. He was full TB by Petoski, extremely handsome, moved beautifully and had a bit of talent. He was a delight to handle and I bought him as a safe hack for me when my horse needed a long time off. He was brilliant in traffic, didn't care if he went first or last and never took a hold. He did need a bit of feed and good rug though to get through winter.

 

[cauda equina]

I suppose the other thing is there are quite a lot of TBs about so if you specifically don't want one it saves everyone's time by saying so, just as you see wanted ads with 'no cobs'
I wouldn't want a Friesian but wouldn't bother putting 'no Friesians' in a wanted ad because I'd be very unlikely to be offered one

 

[Carrottom]

We have had 10 tbs over the last 20 years and they have all been different mentally and physically. One of the weakest in both respects was the unbroken 4 yo my husband bought from the breeder. She was backed as a riding horse (i. e. not by a racing trainer) and trained in a small yard, only racing a few times. By contrast, one we bought as a three yo who had raced at 2 and 3, was much tougher and great to hack, jump and school.

 

[huskydamage]

I have an anglo who is 3/4 tb and very much takes after that (no one belives me she is part arab ?) . I never wanted a tb as I didnt dislike them as such but just thought they weren't very interesting (everyone had one) and people I knew with them were either a super competative type rider or never rode as too scared to get on it! All very uptight ? I'm a pretty laid back happy hacker type so just thought it's not a horse for me! I had this idea that tbs are walking vet bills and impractical faff to keep after working on a yard with some. My anglo is a bit accident prone (mostly as she is very inquistive and gets into trouble!) and costs a fortune to feed but she is pretty hardy, loves being out and a sweet natured horse who is great fun to ride. I feel bad for my judgey misconceptions now.

 

[TPO]

This is also a rather timely article
https://eventingnation.com/american-thoroughbreds-the-inconvenient-truth-we-all-need-to-address/

I just saw this post when scrolling my newsfeed and wondered if it was in reply to the above.

For anyone that doesn't follow Denny Emerson on FB I'd recommend it along with both of his books.

https://www.facebook.com/109161715946/posts/10157313899400947

 

[Surbie]

I've ridden a TB only a few times, the last time a year ago which was a 5yo not long out of racing. I'm used to riding the horse equivalent of a sofa, so was a bit nervous about it, but wow was that fun! I'm too lardy to contemplate it at the moment, and I'd be a bit unsure of being overhorsed, but I'd love to ride one again. While I love the chunkier horse, I can totally understand the attraction of TBs.