Is it "ok" to only look at horses to buy of a specific color?

SP3 · 07-16-2005, 06:17 AM

well, I guess I've decided that I want to buy a horse and am start looking, lol, but I want to get "my dream horse" and figure I'm willing to spend years looking for him/her if need be

I want a 16 (ish) hh black mare or gelding, not brown or really dark nearly black, but a jet black horse that is versitile (western/english training, ability to jump, etc)

is it wrong to be only interested in a horse because of a color? (ie, I see a horse that's bay rather than black that fits everything else but pass it over just because its not the "right" color.) opinions are welcome!

I LUV BESS · 07-16-2005, 06:24 AM

uh... it not weong, its up to u. If u see a horse thats the right colour, size ect but its a bad match for u, then u buy it, thats wrong! just be prepared to wait a while for the "perfect" horse...

Sandra-A1 · 07-16-2005, 06:26 AM

Speaking for myself, I see nothing wrong with looking for a specific color (or specific anything) if that is what you want.
Just because a person perfers a horse of a certain color does not mean that they will not also look for the other necessary good qualities that are required.
If you willing to take how ever long it takes (and you said you were.

) to find your dream horse in the color you desire then I say go for it!

Zoomarsgirl · 07-16-2005, 07:16 AM

I guess so.. you might have to wait awhile to find that horse, though.

*lauren & jp* · 07-16-2005, 08:30 AM

ditto to Sandra!!

Huntseat123 · 07-16-2005, 08:35 AM

Whats the difference at looking a specific breed or discapline?! I'd say go for it.

I'm personally not paying attention to much with my horse search with color and breed, but I see no problem with doing it. Hey, you want your dream horse so go and find your dream horse!!!

Linssue55 · 07-16-2005, 08:59 AM

No you shouldn't go by colors....but the books say that the greys are the most amiable and I have to agree

MyBabyTex · 07-16-2005, 09:04 AM

If you are willing to spend years looking for this dream horse, than why not? It is what you want, doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. But maybe you'll fall in love with another colour!

AQHA_Gizmo · 07-16-2005, 09:06 AM

IMO, color is the LEAST important factor in buying a horse. So are you saying you'd buy a beautiful grey, even if it bucked and reared under saddle? Bit? Kicked?

LOL, sorry, probably not! But as long as you keep other factors in mind, too, you should be fine. Just don't get blinded by a pretty face...

lovemyshy · 07-16-2005, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sandra-A1

Speaking for myself, I see nothing wrong with looking for a specific color (or specific anything) if that is what you want.
Just because a person perfers a horse of a certain color does not mean that they will not also look for the other necessary good qualities that are required.
If you willing to take how ever long it takes (and you said you were.

) to find your dream horse in the color you desire then I say go for it!

She took the words right out of my mouth!!! Good luck on your search!!

07-16-2005, 06:17 AM	#1
SP3 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 405 Images: 14	Is it "ok" to only look at horses to buy of a specific color? well, I guess I've decided that I want to buy a horse and am start looking, lol, but I want to get "my dream horse" and figure I'm willing to spend years looking for him/her if need be I want a 16 (ish) hh black mare or gelding, not brown or really dark nearly black, but a jet black horse that is versitile (western/english training, ability to jump, etc) is it wrong to be only interested in a horse because of a color? (ie, I see a horse that's bay rather than black that fits everything else but pass it over just because its not the "right" color.) opinions are welcome!

07-16-2005, 06:24 AM	#2
I LUV BESS Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: uhhh... i think its somewhere called england lol Posts: 8,387 Images: 341	uh... it not weong, its up to u. If u see a horse thats the right colour, size ect but its a bad match for u, then u buy it, thats wrong! just be prepared to wait a while for the "perfect" horse... __________________ *~Danielle~* ~♥~ Lepicure; Cambridge Paramour; Midnight Dancer; Pure Chance ~♥~ EventingFTW

07-16-2005, 06:26 AM	#3
Sandra-A1 Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,546 Images: 236	Speaking for myself, I see nothing wrong with looking for a specific color (or specific anything) if that is what you want. Just because a person perfers a horse of a certain color does not mean that they will not also look for the other necessary good qualities that are required. If you willing to take how ever long it takes (and you said you were. ) to find your dream horse in the color you desire then I say go for it! __________________ "It is our choices Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities." ~Dumbledore

07-16-2005, 07:16 AM	#4
Zoomarsgirl Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hicktown, Virginia Posts: 7,566 Images: 282	I guess so.. you might have to wait awhile to find that horse, though. __________________ -Jennifer Country & Zoomar. Rest in peace handsome boys, you will forever be missed. <3

07-16-2005, 08:30 AM	#5
lauren & jp Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: down in louisiana Posts: 1,961 Images: 72	ditto to Sandra!! __________________ lauren elizabeth Custom Made-"Breyer"-8 yr. old QH x TB gelding Jim Paso JH-"JP"-18 yr. old Arabian gelding

07-16-2005, 08:35 AM	#6
Huntseat123 Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Highland, MI Posts: 6,784 Images: 464 Blog Entries: 5	Whats the difference at looking a specific breed or discapline?! I'd say go for it. I'm personally not paying attention to much with my horse search with color and breed, but I see no problem with doing it. Hey, you want your dream horse so go and find your dream horse!!! __________________ Amidst a conversation about her past as an established equestrian, we drove by a wonderful barn filled with horses. I watched as she swiftly unrolled her window and took a deep breath through her nose, letting the sweet aroma fill her lungs. A true horsewoman, I thought. R.M. Photography

07-16-2005, 08:59 AM	#7
Linssue55 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kingman Arizona Posts: 309	No you shouldn't go by colors....but the books say that the greys are the most amiable and I have to agree

07-16-2005, 09:04 AM	#8
MyBabyTex Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 3,194 Images: 66	If you are willing to spend years looking for this dream horse, than why not? It is what you want, doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. But maybe you'll fall in love with another colour!

07-16-2005, 09:06 AM	#9
AQHA_Gizmo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sittin' on a sidewalk in Freso...braided hair and a tye died t-shirt on... Posts: 3,948 Images: 11	IMO, color is the LEAST important factor in buying a horse. So are you saying you'd buy a beautiful grey, even if it bucked and reared under saddle? Bit? Kicked? LOL, sorry, probably not! But as long as you keep other factors in mind, too, you should be fine. Just don't get blinded by a pretty face...

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