What do you think of this horse?

[dab_20]

When they say 'ready to go for an amateur' it just means they are ok with younger less experienced people I think.

Geldings are just fine with beginners... it's stallions that you don't want if your a beginner.

Hope everything goes well when you meet the horse!!

[Miss Z]

Hmmm, seems alright if he's a gelding and is suitable for amateurs, then he sounds OK And if you like the sound of him, then sure, go ahead and see him! I've had bad experiences with arabs, so personally i'd rather not have one of my own, but if you think he's suitable for you then i wish you the best of luck

[CarrieB]

Thanks guys ! What happend miss Z? I havn't ridden an arabian before, just paints, ponies, thoroughbreds, and haflingers.

[Miss Z]

I've had a couple of bad experiences with them. I'm not trying to put you off, if you think that this horse is good for you then go ahead and get him, you're far luckier than i am having an opportunity to get your own horse as my parents would never let me have one. But the worst time i had with an arab was when i was cantering on a circle with a chestnut mare. She was very pretty, but very spirited. She spooked at something on the floor, it might have been a sparrow but i didn't have time to see because she bolted and then stopped infront of the brick arena wall and i was flung headfirst over her head. If i hadn't have turned slightly so i hit the wall on my side, the impact head on would have likely broken my neck, and i would probably be in a wheelchair or even possibly in my grave. Fortunately, i suffered nothing more than being instantly winded, having a very sore chest for weeks and a complete loss of confidence. But i've gone back to riding, i must be mad . In my experience, i've just found them rather unpredictable and can be strong willed and high spirited, but perhaps i was just unlucky with them. As i've said, if you really like him then he's probably fine. But just be careful, some horse sellers sell horses which are not what they say they are. When you see him, ask to watch him being led, having his hoves picked up, tacked up and ridden by someone else before you try yourself. If he doesn't seem quite right, then just be careful

[CarrieB]

I am so glad your okay! I have heard some arabians are pretty spirited. But I have seem calms ones to. I really hope I get to see him! I would hope they wouldn't lie about this horse... It sounds like a very professional place, but who knows these days.

[Miss Z]

I would hope they wouldn't lie about this horse... It sounds like a very professional place, but who knows these days.

Hopefully not, and it is unlikely, but sometimes professional breeders can be the worst culprits as they can sell horses for more money so they try to 'dress them up' a bit. But good luck anyway

[dab_20]

The only horse I've ever had before was an arabian. She was a black 12 year old one, just the sweetest!! She was very calm, which could have been because she wasn't that young. I think it really depends on the horse, but my experience with arabians have been very good.