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. |
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