DuchessKizzy
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But they can't make sure you gel for life?
Why wouldn't you gel with a horse with an amazing temperament?
But they can't make sure you gel for life?
Definately agree, I've got no problem with any other breeds, I just wish people would investigate a bit more to find a horse that is right for them.
You hear so many stories of people being constantly thrown off and injured and not enjoying riding anymore but keeping the horse anyway!
There is nothing wrong with owning a horse you don't ride, just don't keep it because you are scared of it or because it is the wrong horse for you. It seems to happen too often.
Why wouldn't you gel with a horse with an amazing temperament?
Wouldn't want an Iberian to compete on, think they're lovely but not very flashy (personal opinion of course)
Because they don't all have amazing temperaments, the same as any breed...
OP - I'm guessing from your previous posts that you're a teenager, right?
What's your stance on Iberian Warmbloods?
Iberian warmbloods???
I have 5 Iberians and I have to agree with the poster who said that not all are kind, trainable and easy going. Iberians are trainable no doubt about it and they tend to be intelligent, BUT they are also sensitive and not everybody's cup of tea. Each horse is an individual and horses for courses, some people like warmbloods and some Iberians, live and let live.
Would just like to draw your attention to this post on a different thread by suzied:
Lusos are excellent all rounders. As well as dressage - you can see them doing affilliated PSG & higher & have competed at the Olympics - & showing, you can find them show jumping, hunting, eventing, doing endurance & le trec. They are top level carriage horses.
Would just like to draw your attention to this post on a different thread by suzied:
Lusos are excellent all rounders. As well as dressage - you can see them doing affilliated PSG & higher & have competed at the Olympics - & showing, you can find them show jumping, hunting, eventing, doing endurance & le trec. They are top level carriage horses, fight bulls & are world champions at working equitation, a discipline which involves dressage, cow cutting & negotiating 2 obstacle courses, one against the clock, which can be described as a cross between Western riding, handy horse, mounted games & working hunter, only harder. At top level, all phases are performed ridden with one hand! They are very athletic, agile, proud horses with natural balance & speed, sensitive, intelligent, quick to learn & easy to train. After all, Lusos & their Spanish cousins were renowned war horses throughout history - hence their ability for airs above the ground, which were originally battle movements, and the reason why Iberian blood can be found in many of the native breeds of Europe & the Americas. Once ridden forever smitten!!!
PRE or Luso x warmblood - usually the best of both worlds
Totally agree, I just wish other people wouldn't judge before they had any experience of riding or living with these horses. I bet some people who bothered to find out a bit more about Lusos and Andalusians would be suprised.
Even if you are talking about lower level competitions, then why do people need a specific breed anyway. Any breed of horse or pony can compete at RC level for instance.
Iberians very rarely do well showing in anything except Breed classes.
Because they don't fit into the typical colour, shape of the other horses/ponies which enters these classes. Which are usually very similar, colour particularly.
I have every intention of taking Fergs to elementary level or higher... And he's not even a wb - let alone an iberian
Totally agree, I just wish other people wouldn't judge before they had any experience of riding or living with these horses. I bet some people who bothered to find out a bit more about Lusos and Andalusians would be suprised.
Totally agree, I just wish other people wouldn't judge before they had any experience of riding or living with these horses. I bet some people who bothered to find out a bit more about Lusos and Andalusians would be suprised.
Iberians very rarely do well showing in anything except Breed classes.
Because they don't fit into the typical colour, shape of the other horses/ponies which enters these classes. Which are usually very similar, colour particularly.
I have heard a number of dressage trainers say that almost any horse or pony has the ability to be trained to PSG level - there's a better challenge for you!
Because they don't fit into the typical colour, shape of the other horses/ponies which enters these classes. Which are usually very similar, colour particularly.
I love the idea that Iberians don't win top level riding horse or hunter classes because they're the wrong colour
I don't have any stats on the colours of the HOYS winners this year but I'm pretty sure they're not all the same across all the classes for each type
Ummm you're the one judging. No one has slated iberians, well maybe QoC.... most people are just pointing out that like any breed they have their good and bad and they have their strengths and weaknesses.
I love the idea that Iberians don't win top level riding horse or hunter classes because they're the wrong colour
I don't have any stats on the colours of the HOYS winners this year but I'm pretty sure they're not all the same across all the classes for each type
Why wouldn't you gel with a horse with an amazing temperament?