Re: [RC] some folks dont speak arabian/jigging horse - Barbara McCrary
My very first endurance horse was a
(running-type) QH who was as loony as any of the worst Arabs. I'll
take my present Arab any day to that particular QH. Our youngest
daughter had a darling QH who took such good care of her, from age 7 until age
15. He adored kids and was a very kind horse. My all-time favorite
horse was 1/2 QH and 1/2 Arab. Great little horse......took me through
Tevis twice, worked cattle for me. I loved that horse and miss him to this
day. I felt like the top half of a centaur....we worked as one
being.
Subject: Re: [RC] some folks dont speak
arabian/jigging horse
There is a reson the Arab has the reputation it does and it's
not because everyone is biased.
No, its because many people have the wrong temprament for Arabs
and are better off sticking with a horse that isn't as sensitive and
intelligent as an Arabian horse. Sylvia
Hey Guys,
Actually you are both right. Arabs are more reactive than
other non-arab based breeds, and not many people are in tune enough to get
it.What it boils down to is that Arabs shout about things and people must
whisper. QH s whisper while people shout. Someone
won't sneak up on you when you are are on a QH, you just have to listen to
him whisper. When you are on the Arab, you must be ready for the scream.
BTW, I own 1QH, 2 Arab and a 2TBs. I also have all those
Connemaras, but they are a different story.Over the years I have worked
with almost all the breeds: Pasos, Appys, Walkers, Fox
Trotters, Warmbloods, Paints, and welsh ponies. Even mustangs and
chincotegue ponies! Each horse is his or her own personality,
independent from his breed, just like the people who love them. We must
learn to tolerate all kinds, just like we were taught long ago. Every horse
or person has something to teach us. (Your moment of Zen)
