hunting horses

[fellboots 1]

i like a native x tb. a welshie or connie with a bit of tb is just the job!!!

[goslht 0]

irish draught X thorough bred are the typical hard working horses the hunts have...

[general dealer 3]

cob all the way get a steady old gelding it will be bang on

[ferret100 47]

If you want a hunting horse, go for the Irish Sport Horse (ISH). Basically same as others have said, it's a Thoroughbred x Irish Draught, in principle. Cobs are useful enough for hunting as long as you don't want to go anywhere in a hurry!

 

Horses are different in temperament, some steady neddys and some that need very experienced handlers. Ultimately horses are prey animals, if you're nervous they will also think there is something to be frightened of. Horses will choose to run away if startled, they don't kick or bite unless they feel they have no other choice or escape. Of course you get spoilt brats who would push their luck, but the vast majority of horses don't kick out or bite without a genuine reason.

 

They are generally very tolerant animals and will forgive mistakes from a novice person. Rule of thumb when working with horses is no sudden movements, be calm and quiet and enjoy their company.

Edited April 30, 2011 by ferret100

[big andy 62]

I have a Hanovarian Bay (Merlin) he stands at 17 1 and is being schooled to hunt, lots of time, lots of trust and he will be a good boy. The bond between horse and owner is hugely important they really do need to trust you so patience is paramount.

[hellyer189 93]

this is somthing ive always wondered about, if there is alot of people going on horse back with a lurcher and bushing dog what sort of bags they get in the uk

 

 

seen a woman up crapstone the other day on her horse witha lurcher following good way to keep dog fit aswell