Best Breed

POA · 12-02-2005, 02:03 PM

I'm looking at getting a horse for eventing, and I was just wondering what the best breed for it would be. Everyone tells me that thoroughbreds are, and I know most of the big eventers are thoroughbreds. But then I've heard that Akhal-Teke's(sp?) were great too, but they never get the chance because they can be pricey and they have that attitude when you first get them that you have to put up with. I wouldnt mind that attitude and love the breed, but keep hearing that it would be a bad choice and if I want to be good at eventing to get a thoroughbred. So what do you think would be the best breed, or is there another one that would be good.

BestofPrincess · 12-02-2005, 02:10 PM

Polish arabs do quite well

CJ · 12-02-2005, 02:13 PM

Can I say 'Hungarian' without getting smacked, lol?

POA · 12-02-2005, 02:24 PM

Yea, I dont care what kinda horse, as long as its a good eventer.

CJ · 12-02-2005, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by POA

Yea, I dont care what kinda horse, as long as its a good eventer.

Mine/ they have the size & bone & stamina & attitude to make good all-around horse. (*depending on type; eg Furioso/ NorthStar bred is lighter than Nonius.) There are several different types, ranging from light to heavy, carriage, cart & draft.

Cara · 12-02-2005, 02:38 PM

I guess in general you'll find that most of the eventers, or at least a good amount, are TB's, but any breed can do it. When you're looking at a horse for eventing, unless you're really stuck on one breed, then don't even look at the breed, and go with the best horse for eventing, with the best confo, health, jump, etc.

POA · 12-02-2005, 02:42 PM

The only problem is my dad dosnt want to spend a ton of money or spend lots of time lookin for a great horse. He said that we'd go look at some OTTB and a few of whatever breed I chose, but not a ton.

12-02-2005, 02:03 PM	#1
POA Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: in the arena Posts: 1,249 Images: 174	Best Breed I'm looking at getting a horse for eventing, and I was just wondering what the best breed for it would be. Everyone tells me that thoroughbreds are, and I know most of the big eventers are thoroughbreds. But then I've heard that Akhal-Teke's(sp?) were great too, but they never get the chance because they can be pricey and they have that attitude when you first get them that you have to put up with. I wouldnt mind that attitude and love the breed, but keep hearing that it would be a bad choice and if I want to be good at eventing to get a thoroughbred. So what do you think would be the best breed, or is there another one that would be good.

12-02-2005, 02:10 PM	#2
BestofPrincess Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: USA MD Posts: 5,175 Images: 579 Blog Entries: 14	Polish arabs do quite well __________________ tjitske you never deserved to lose a foal 5/31/05 dolly we pray for you and your lost foal 7/26/05 Duct tape is the new glue

12-02-2005, 02:38 PM	#6
Cara Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: California Posts: 3,673 Images: 27	I guess in general you'll find that most of the eventers, or at least a good amount, are TB's, but any breed can do it. When you're looking at a horse for eventing, unless you're really stuck on one breed, then don't even look at the breed, and go with the best horse for eventing, with the best confo, health, jump, etc. __________________ ~It Depends~ Cara ~ www.freewebs.com/tessajequine~

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CJ Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 5,640 Images: 48	Can I say 'Hungarian' without getting smacked, lol?

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12-02-2005, 02:42 PM	#7
POA Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: in the arena Posts: 1,249 Images: 174	The only problem is my dad dosnt want to spend a ton of money or spend lots of time lookin for a great horse. He said that we'd go look at some OTTB and a few of whatever breed I chose, but not a ton.