iv been horse hunting and come across an 8 year old tb gelding.
iv heard some people say that tbs are sometimes fizzy? is this true?
whats the purpose of a tb and would it be an ideal first horse?
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TB is tend to be more spirited. They seem to be harder to handle. And 8 years old is still a little young as far as TB is r concerned. It also depends if he is trained, what he was used for (was he a former racehorse.which l would not recommend for a beginner), how old was he when he was gelded, etc. Really, l would recommend a quarter horse. My daughter has a 14 year old quarter horse gelding & he is the best! l have a 13 year old paint, he was gelded at 2 years old & he is really a good horse too. Good luck on ur hunt & take ur time deciding.

Thoroughbreds r great horses. Yes they have a tendancy to be more on the hot or spooky side & tend to be more high maintenance than other horses, but if u find the right horse for u they can be great. For ur first horse, however, l would not necessarily recommend a TB. But it all depends on how long u have been riding & what ur experience & comfort level is. If u have been riding for a while & r comfortable handling a more excitable horse that needs a lot of attention & exercise then maybe the TB is for you. If u have not had much experience riding & r relatively new to dealing with horses or do not have an incredible amount of time to spend on it/with it than l would recommend getting a different kind of horse. Horses like QH & Paints have much calmer temperments & tend to be better for a first horse.

But u should go see the horse & ride it & bring ur trainer with u so that u can see if he is right for you. Good luck!

Depends some TB is make good first horses as some have the temprement of clydesdales. But TB is who have been bred from racing lines tend to be quite fizzy & strong willed.
If u have good experience that would be fine but if ur wanting a horse to learn to ride on a TB is not the best.
l currently training a newly broke 4 y.o TB & l lost cou not of how many times l have been thrown off with him spooky & anything really, but he will get better!
Go & trial the horse & she is he is sutiable for ur needs!

=) Good Luck!

TB is can be very spirited, but i've also known a few that r very calm. It really just depends on the horse, And how it was raised.

Most people use TB is for racing or eventing. But l used the TB l leased for Hunter's. And he did very well at it. TB is can be used for most things. They r not the best barrel racers or pole benders because of their height & length.

Depending on the horse is personality, a TB could be a very good first horse.

But make sure u get a test ride & a vet check. Handle the horse on the ground as well, ask about vices(cribbing, kicking, rearing, etc) make sure u can handle the horse.

l own three TBs & formerly owned a farm where l trained & competed TBs (mostly horses off the track). l prefer TBs as a breed to any other horse, & l believe that for a competitive jumper/hunter they cannot be beat as a breed. However, l likely would not recommend them to a beginner seeking a first horse. They r generally sensitive, & perhaps more likely to react to conditions than other breeds. Of course it also depends upon the horse & the age & what type of riding u do. Some TBs r more ''bombproof'' than others. If u r looking for a western pleasure trail horse that u can pull out of a field & ride a couple times a month a QH or Morgan might be a better bet. On the other hand if u want a highly responsive horse to jump/compete & u r experienced with horses the TB may be the way to go. Good luck!

Some can be, but plenty r perfectly level headed & beginner safe, too. Be more concerned about the individual horse is temperment & his training level & do not prejudice his breed. Go try him out & see if he will be a good match for you. He is 8, so he should be past the hyper young horse phase by now.

The ''purpose'' of any horse is whatever he was trained to do - TBs can do just about any discipline u feel like training them for.

l personally love TBs & have ridden many, & they're common & well suited for my discipline (hunters). They do great western, driving, trail riding, whatever. A very versatile breed.

Thoroughbreds r great horses. My horse is .75 thoroughbred & .25 quarter horse, & she is an excellent first horse. l have found that they can be rather 'fizzy' as u put it. They can be high strung. If u r looking into that horse in particular, call it is owners & tell them that u r looking for a first horse & that u were wondering it they thought that this gelding would be a good idea. Then u want to go try him out. Preferably more than once. If u can, try to get him out of his territory. Remember that he is going to be out of his comfort zone if u buy him & take him home. After riding him a few times, then u can make the decision.

Thoroughbreds can be both ends of the scale. Both flighty & down right lazy. l have had experience of both. The lazy one was an ex-racehorse! They can be very fizzy & it depends on what u want to do with him, ie hunting, dressage (he would be good at this as he would have prescence - unless he was Bunkie!) showjumping or eventing.

They do tend to need a lot of exercise & keeping warm & stabled except for times out, well rugged up.

Whether he would be a good first horse would be dependent on ur experience. If he is an ex-racehorse he may well have some underlying injuries & with any horse a vetting is vital so u have the choice of whether u can deal with his problems or not. l would never reject a horse because of his breed if he was the right horse for me & l could handle him. l must say l do like Hannovarians & Oldenburgs. They r beautiful, very strong & hardy & jump or do dressage & well handled have a good temperament.

Thoroughbreds are pretty high strung, or at least most of them are. l do not suggest getting a ex-racer unless you have tons of experience and can handle one. l think tb is are the best at english and racing. There is not as many of them in western but there still is quite a few. It depends on how trained they are and their temperament to fully say if its an ideal first horse. Just like any other breed.

There are calm TB is out there. But as a whole they are not calm horses. For a first horse l like to see people get horses that are dead calm, and unflappable. Typically not a TB personality.

It depends. l bought a TB as my first horse but l leased her for nine months beforehand & she was not off the track. l think that it really depends on ur experience level. You should go & ride this horse & if he really is too advanced for you, do not get him. You should also consult with a trainer or other trusted horse person & get their opinion. They might even go with u to look at this horse. It really depends on ur experience level & u financial position whether u can keep a TB or not. Good Luck at finding the right horse for you!

l love thoroughbreds!! My first horse was a thoroughbred & since he died l am never going back to another horse! Thoroughbreds r great hunters & jumpers, they love children & people. (they have to be trained around them like any horse) Fizzy?? Well, they r spunky sometimes, but have a great personality. & r very loving.
Thoroughbreds r used for racing most of the time, but also do hunting & jumping & really what ever u want them to be. l think it is a great choice for a first horse. Make sure though that he is good around animals & kids. Gelding r most the time very calm & careful.
Great choice!!! Beautiful horse!!

Personally, l ride a sweet little paint.
Now, this is just an observation, here, but whenever I've been trail riding with folks on TB's, they sometimes ask that no one pass them when we get a chance to let the horses run because the TB is think they need go into 'race-mode'. But some of my TB riding friends think this is excellent fun.
Put on a good helmet & go ride that guy. If possible, see if u can get someone to ride another horse along with you, shift into some of the higher gears, & see what happens. If u like it, he just might be what you're looking for. If u do not like it.. keep shopping.
But PLEASE have a vet give him a THOROUGH exam before u get the checkbook out. l learned this the hard way. It was heartbreaking.

l deal almost totally with thoroughbreds, & they can be great first horses. They can also be absolutely horrible first horses, but thats true with any breed. For example, l know lots of people who swear that Haflingers r the best, quietest, sweetest horses ever - but every one that I've ever had to deal with has been completely evil!

l have a few concerns about the ad u posted though. l am not completely convinced that he is the perfect beginner horse. 3 reasons that make me think that - 1) ex point-to-point horse. He is been raced, & might not be all that quiet, or know much else 2) seller bought him as a ''retraining project'' which is horse-speak for ''he was not to good at what he was doing & looks like he should be good for something else but we have not taught him anything yet'' & 3) he is wearing a three-ring gag bit - yes the rein is on the top bubble, but thats not a bit u would put on a horse with good brakes.

Not saying he is not a lovely horse, but l would be wary of those things.

l think u should be really carefull! the girl is sitting on him without tack on,Why? u must ask yourself, & her, if u go to veiw him some questions,she states that he was to be a project, how much has she done with him? on the ad it only says that he is 100% in traffic, so whats he like to catch, shoe,box ect, u should have him tacked up & ridden by her, including out of the yard past the gate ect. Even then it is always buyer beware, u should certainly get him vetted as he is an ax point to pointer, u do not know what he might have done to his tendons ect, if she is genuine & wants him to have agood home there will be no problem if u ask for these things. Also try to take an experienced buyer with you, when u r happy that he is safe to ride make sure u try him out properly, in & out of the yard, around traffic, pick his feet out yourself(wearing ur hat) u will know if u feel confident around him, just keep in mind that £600 is very cheap, u may get more than u bargained for, but take a look at him because there r some genuine sellers out there. Good luck

How much training do you have? TBs are not all spooky l call them more aware of their surroundings. Do you have a trainer? Get them to ride him and check him out for you and see what they think about this horse for you.

Simple answer, no. It all depends on their past life (ex-racers r most often a no-no for the first time horse owner) and, if they're a gelding, the age they've been gelded. For example, a horse gelded when he was two is likely to not have the stallion-like tendencies of a horse gelded at age seven.
Thoroughbreds r ''racing machines''-they're built for speed. They r a popular choice of many jockeys, eventers & point-to-pointers. However, there r just as many used by the casual owner for hacking & the occasional show. Purebred TBs tend to be spirited rather than fizzy, so they require a confident & fun-loving rider. Because you're a first time owner, l would not recommend u buying a TB as ur first horse unless you're very experienced in the saddle AND on the ground. Bring ur riding instructor or a knowledgable friend when u go to try the horse out, & they will be the best judge.

One thing though, having read the advert l was a bit wary of the ''bought him to retrain as a summer project'' bit. Obviously the horse has had problems & needs retraining. As a first time owner l am not sure if you'd want to spend time bringing him on- it would not be a wise idea. Do not want to put u off him though!

Sorry it is a bit long winded, good luck with hunting

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My first horse was [and still is] a 14 year old Thoroughbred gelding.
He is a dream!!!
They can get very energetic, & they need a rider who doesnt get frustrated with them too easy- they're bred to go fast.
They're really loving.. they're giant teddy bears.
They r a bit skittish, but once they learn to trust you, they're normally okay [as most horses.. hah.]
l think u will have a great horse if u buy him..
good luck! I'd love to hear how he turns out for you, if u buy him.

TBs are mainly used for racing and can be very lively. l would not say that they make good first time horse also they are usually very high maintenance.

l would not advise a tb for a first horse, they can be very lively and high spirited. Most people opt for a cob or heavy type horse as their first horse.

Each horse is an individual and should be judged accordingly. I'd say try the horse out as many times as you see fit and then you will be able to know if this individual will work out for you. I've seen fizzy in every breed. If you rule out a whole breed because some people is comments on the breed you close the doors on all the horses that could be a perfect match.

all l can say is try him. if you want him get him vetted.
i work with thoroughbreds at a stud. they are all different.we also send away to race and they come home at different intervals to chill.just because they have raced does not make them fizzy.yes when they are race fit,but they soon settle into everyday life.
just be careful and do not over stretch yourself. for a first horse you want to be confidant you can cope.

There are always exceptions, but..to answer your question up front,normally, a TB especially an OTT horse would NOT be a good first horse.

One thing u should consider about buying a thoroughbred is they r hot headed, spookier & high spiriting, forward going & mostly not novice rides.

Three groups of horse:
Hot Bloods - TB's, Arabs - high spirited, high strung, energetic.
Warm Bloods - Hanoverian, Trakehner, etc - generally more placid than hot bloods but not as laid back as cold bloods.
Cold Bloods - Shire, Clydesdale, etc - calm, patient, laid back.

l have a thoroughbred & he is amazing, he is a great character but he is very high strung & has extreme levels of energy.
Obviously not all TB is r high strung but mostly they are. l think the best thing u could do is go to see the horse with an open mind & maybe ask if u can test him out & see what he is like to ride, etc.
But in terms of being ideal first horse it depends really what you've done & what you've rode on. If u have been riding at a riding school then what u should remember is the horses at riding schools r quiet & generally older & a TB will be a lot different from a riding school horse.

Their purpose - well TB is r used for racing, show jumping, eventing.
If u look up the TB breed though & find out their general characteristics it will give u a better idea.
I'd say it depends on the rider whether a TB would be a good first horse. In my experience of TB is I'd say if u have the confidence & the experience & u like a forward going, faster ride then TB is r great. But it depends really on what u want in a horse & how confident & experienced u are.

Many, but not all, TB is can be quite hyper and sensitive. Those that are very sensitive would probably not make a good first horse. For a first horse, you want something dependable and easy going.

The purpose of the TB is to run fast.

Most would probably not make a good first horse. However, there are exceptions.

there is a lot of info here.

my first horse was an arab (i was 14), my second was a TB ex-racehorse mare, who l bought 3 years ago after being out of horses for a while.

to keep it short, a good TB will be better than a bad cob.

i would say TBs r fun horses, & fast, they seem to have an extra gear, u think ur going fast, then u ask a bit more & WOW, u almost get blown off.

if u find a horse u like, there is no harm in trying him, be honest with the owner of ur experience, they will not sell if the horse will be too much for you.

the worst thing about a TB??? cost! more expensive to feed, rug, shoe, stable, etc.
if u get a TB, ask if its feet will cope with the workload u want it to do, a lot have difficulties holding their shoes, or get cracked feet.


the horse in the add will take a lot of work, & most ex racers must be ridden in front, or will have a hissy fit.
i do not really like the price, hes only 8yrs, & £800, whats wrong with him?
might just be that they desperately need to sell, but be careful.
TB can be cheap but that is really cheap for an 8year old.
mine cost £1000 at 20years, shes a school Mistress though.

TBs are one of the hotter breeds, but if you are not easily intimidated by that kind of thing, and are working with a trainer, they are wonderful first horses. besides, there are always exceptions to the breed. my first horse was a 15 year old TB. l still have her. she was an amazing confidence builder and taught me how to ride something more than just a lesson pony.

Depends on his/her teperment.
If it is 1-4 he/she is a calm horse.
5-10, would not be a good first horse.

hope this helps.

looking at that ad l wouldnt if l were you. he hasnt been retrained completely from the sound of things so he is still going to be very much like a racehorse in the way he is minded and tbs can be very difficult. currently they are not worth the money they are sold for. you can go to the sales and pick one up for £25. ultimately its up to you but l wouldnt recommend it for a first horse.

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no no no

TBs r for those who have ridden TBs & had experience of looking after them for years

they along with the arabs r hot blooded & r very high spirited - r also very delicate & need to be 'wrapped in cotton wool'

best to go for something a little calmer - maybe a TB x connermara or TB x cob, or TB x ID so that u get a little spirit but not the whole 9 yards

you dont want to knock ur confidence on a horse that maybe too much for u to handle & then become scared of it

It really depends on the horse, l have a TB gelding, he is just turned 6 and he is the quietest horse i've ever riden. There are some fizzy ones tho, the horse your looking at looks nice although it has previously ran in races which makes it more likly to be fizzy. l suggest you e-mail the lady who ones the horse and ask her if she thinks it would suit what you want to do, good luck =)

tb is purpose r for horse racing. they r usually high spirited & lively.

but that is usually. occasionally u get quiet ones that would be ok for a first horse.

obvoiusly u shouldnt get an ex racehorse that hasnt been retrained as it would need alot of time & work to get it suitable as a first horse.

i have worked with alot of tb is ive only known a couple that were quiet for a first horse. all the rest were lively & full of beans so would only be suitable for a very experienced rider who wanted a lively horse.

Hi,
Yes it is true that TBs tend to be a bit fizzy. They r amazing athletes, generally with looks to die for. l do not believe that it is a good breed for a first horse as they can often be difficult to handle. Younger TBs will obviously be more spirited & frisky but with the right handler, r intelligent & quick learners. First-time owners tend not to have adaquate experience to deal with this type of horse.

Having said this, l am 16years old & had a young TB at the age of 13 which l still own now. He turns 7 next month. l will not lie, he has been a nightmare.rearing, broking, spookiness, bucking, bolshiness but with my own perseverence & advice from others, l hav worked & worked at creating an outstanding, beautiful horse. This was also very difficult as he previously raced & became strong on grass!

This horse that takes so much of my time, has managed to put me in hospital 3 times since l have owned him but looking at the creature l have now.i am positive we made the right decision. Dedication is the key.

l would strongly advise that u go for a more docile horse to begin with but whatever horse u decide on, please ensure u ask lots of questions about it & ride it lots before u make that decison.

Good Luck
Leigh
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