Is this a good breed to own?

Question

Is this a good breed to own?

Answer 1

Thoroughbreds have a tendency to be hot and a little high-strung, but that doesn't mean all of them are. My friend has a TB that is a sweetheart. Some of them have problems due to inbreeding, and Thoroughbreds have been known to have thin, easily bruised soles. But that's just generalization, why don't you go see for yourself?

Answer 2

well it depends

some thoroughbreds are absolutely lovely and gentle and just plain great

but a lot of thoroughbreds are very speedy and sensitive and they need a confident rider to deal with them. They are used for racing so this is why they are very speedy and it wont take a lot to get them going.



You just need to get the right one for you



hope this helped :)

Answer 3

they are great... they are what people call Hot Bloods. An OTTB needs a lot of attention and they still need attention afterwards. I lease one out now and have to do a lot of groundwork on her.



the barn im at now has a OTTB and they got him straight from the track and all he wanted to do was run run run..... now after 2 years EVERYONE rides him.... his so sweet and gentle.

Answer 4

The versatile OTTB can be reschooled to master any discipline. A born competitor, many go on to perform in a variety of fields such as dressage, eventing, and western pleasure. An OTTB is clever and athletic. He is also sensitive and expressive. These characteristics make him the tried and true choice of the competitive equestrian

Answer 5

I wouldn't go by breed, really- TBs aren't the best for beginners (but since you've been riding for 11 years tht wouldn't be u). They can be a little high strung at times. But, like i said, don't go by the breed really, look at the individual horse itself. You may meet the nastiest quarter horse in the world, but find the most wonderful TB ever. What im really trying to say is don't just go by breed, there are good and bad individuals in every horse breed. Hope this helps.

Answer 6

Well It depends on the horse Id say theyre as good as the next horse, But thats just me I love any horse!:)

Answer 7

I know thoroughbreds have a reputation of being "hot" or highly strung but I've owned my 14 year old TB for 2 and a half years now and couldn't be happier!He's an absolute gent in every respect and was very easily trained to every discipline (jumping, dressage, le trec). Since getting him I've met a lot of TB owners that for the most part have the same to say! I'd definitely recommend them but, as with any horse, make sure you research carefully. Hope this helped.

Answer 8

m i had a TB and he was very feisty so to say. he was sweet but a little too much to ride. if this is a first horse i personally would not recommend a TB. good luck. i personally love tennessee walker and quarter horse. both very versatile

Answer 9

yes and no.



tb's tend to be very sharp, hot-headed and flighty.



but yes because they are great allrounders, perfect for doing a bit of everthing. if you get a decent one, you could quite well at eventing.

Answer 10

Depends on the TB in question, and you. A lot of the thoroughbreds you're looking at are probably straight off the track. Can you handle that? A lot of track horses have little in the ways of manners. Some of them have never been taught that rearing, bucking, kicking, biting, are bad behaviors. Many of them do not stand still for mounting. They may take off at the drop of a hat for reasons you'll never know. You may be purchasing a ten year old horse who's going to be as green as any three year old. They're a fantastic breed, if you can handle them.

Answer 11

Thoroughbreds it just depends. I am a huge fan of their disposition, willingness to work and learn. Any horse can be hot headed it all depends on how they were trained/raised. My only problem with thoroughbreds is their tendency toward foot and stomach problems especially when they have come off the race track. They tend to have more problems with ligaments also. But if you are careful, do your research, and get a vet check from your vet you could have a wonderful experiance. I loved my thoroughbred health issues and all but he drained the bank account and the mare I leased had a soft hoof and ligament problems around her knee. I was on the ground caring for her more than I was up riding. But wonderful horses with a lot of talent when they were healthy.

Answer 12

Thoroughbreds are often hot tempered. notice how i said OFTEN. not always.



i would like the say this:

if you are going to own a thoroughbred, i would suggest you have experience with the breed. whether that means a friend having one, a trainer, or you just doing research. You could read books, look it up, and meet some thoroughbreds in person. People who don't have experience with a breed they are wishing for (in this case, the thoroughbred) shouldn't buy them without researching. Thoroughbreds can be great horses, with a person who knows how to take care of them. you don't want yourself to get hurt and you want a thoroughbred to be with the right owner! :)



So all in all, i would research thoroughbreds before buying one if i were you.



http://www.horses-and-ponies.com/breeds/thoroughbred.shtml



http://horses.about.com/od/breeds/p/thoroughbred.htm



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thoroughbred



Happy Trails!

Answer 13

There awesome

Answer 14

Yeah there's a lot of them for sale cuz they make great glue. Not too thick, not to viscous either.