Does Breeding Matter when selecting a dressage horse?
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| black-is-best 28/09/2008 17:51 | i dont think it matters.as long as the horse has a correct way of going. i have a welsh section D,and i have just won the Elementary Nationals on him! he does't have flashy paces or a big warmblood look. |
| CentreLine 29/09/2008 14:52 | I think that you are absolutely right on this one. My first dressage horse was a cob and my second a 7 eighths thoroughbred and both did very well. My only comment is that some dressage judges dismiss certain types of horses/ponies as not 'being of the right stamp' for a dressage equine and that's a pity. |
| black-is-best 29/09/2008 17:39 | it seems to be a discussion with ourselfs!! o well i know what you mean,some judges are just looking for the "right" type. But i must admit most judges are fair. For me the most important things to look in a horse(when buying) are: ridability temperament paces trainerbility |
| LegYield 02/10/2008 21:41 | As a judge and competitor I would say that most judges are fair and it should be judged on training, not type but as a rider I do occasionally come up against 'type' prejudice. As long as the confirmation is ok for the horse to carry out the movements then I don't think it matters what the breeding is. I would far rather have an 'ordinary' horse that worked with you than a talented one that doesn't! |
| black-is-best 03/10/2008 11:15 | i totally agree! |
| susan111101 10/11/2008 19:38 | Lusitanos are perfect for beginners - they have a wonderful temperament, are eager to please and are forgiving. They can progress well, as well - many were at the Olympics. |
| Mike34_uk 19/07/2009 01:45 | I also feel i have to agree, although as u said most are fair i have come across the odd one or two that seem to be looking for a certain stamp of horse, this unforunately not only applies to judges but also from trainer, i was fortunate or unfortunate to have a 2 day dressage clinic with apparently a prominant german dressage trainer, so i duly took my youngster as i thought she would benefit most,she is a 6 year 15.3 percheron x appaloosa which i have started competing her at dressage this year, on finishing the clinic i asked his advice about my horse to gauge the best direction for her to which he replied not to aim her at dressage as she would not be suitable, if this is this case then why has she been placed in all but one of her dressage competitions at the moment at prelim. I sent a letter of concern at his opion but yet have to receive a reply. For that privilage it cost me £85, admitted she has also started doing well at showjumping but i can`t help thinking she was not suitable to him because all his are 16.2 - 16.3 bays and very elegant, can`t help feeling sorry for his other pupils back in germany if they adopt the same attitude. |
| Mike34_uk 19/07/2009 01:49 | I had a chance to ride my friends Lusitano and was he stunning or what, he has just come from Hartpury having won British Pure Bred Lusitano champion, after riding him you can really understand how he won, stunning. |
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