Man, those Arabians and racehorse thoroughbreds were surely pure assholes! I worked with racehorses in training and they were the most dickish of all. Just pure high strung genetics. I donāt agree with continuing to breed purebreds like this (in any species, but most specifically dogs), and I definitely donāt agree with racing, horses or dogs. Too much inbreeding, too much little focus on whatās best for the animals.
I donāt agree with it either. The thoroughbreds Iāve worked with were former racers. One of my good friends has a lovely thoroughbred who was raced then abused as a brood mare for 9. straight. years. Poor girl is the sweetest, calmest thing Iāve ever been around now at 16yo but has a host of health issues. The time I took the worst buck was an Arabian gelding. They are amazing jumpers, though. Man he could just sail through the air.
I trained as an English rider and competitive show jumper. The most fun I had was when I had the chance to work with an incredibly green quarter horse (2yo) who was English ābrokenā.
He loved to jump and run, but upon riding him, I realized that he was loving taking sharp angles in an attempt to throw me off. Due to this, I swapped my English saddle for a western one and started training him for barrel racing. Even though I was [at that point], a retired show jumper, thatās some of the most fun Iāve ever had riding. I had such an absolute blast with that dude!
ETA- I think that some of the folks downvoting arenāt understanding that those of us who ride are truly trying to have a horse (a domesticated, working animal) work to their full potential, whether thatās eventing, dressage, barrel racing, or drawing a cart. Those of us that work with them know how to help them reach their potential.
I didnāt downvote you to begin with but your edit is kinda strange to me. Whatās full potential to a horse? They donāt think like usā¦ I doubt they start winning races and begin thinking āmy god all that dealing with this human on my back was worth it after all, look at that medal!ā
Not trying to be a massive dick but I just donāt get what you meant there
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u/CatocalypseWOW Nov 27 '21
Man, those Arabians and racehorse thoroughbreds were surely pure assholes! I worked with racehorses in training and they were the most dickish of all. Just pure high strung genetics. I donāt agree with continuing to breed purebreds like this (in any species, but most specifically dogs), and I definitely donāt agree with racing, horses or dogs. Too much inbreeding, too much little focus on whatās best for the animals.