Which horse is best for dressage?

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Which horse is best for dressage? Feb 7, 2018 19:03:13 GMT 10

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Post by Khalia on Feb 7, 2018 19:03:13 GMT 10

Hey! So, I love doing dressage, and I'm thinking of buying a new, nice horse. Now, I pride myself in buying expensive horses that I will use a lot. (Hence why I only have 3 horses... :3) This horse, I would also like to be good for other things, like racing (but not too good, if the discipline is better etc) or questing, etc.
So? What d'ya think?

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Which horse is best for dressage? Feb 7, 2018 19:18:38 GMT 10 Khalia likes this

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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2018 19:18:38 GMT 10

The Friesian breeds are honestly brilliant for dressage, but they are also terrible for racing I resigned myself to having both a dressage horse & a champ horse.
People will insist on saying that all breeds are the same for racing & it's just the gear, but I had a Friesian on an old account & he just couldn't place in a champ no matter how good the gear I used - I would use exactly the same gear on even my starter & consistently win ribbons!! (I think it is because of jumping & recovery animations, but I can't say for sure).
Other people in my dressage club were quite fond of the paces of English thoroughbreds & Hanoverians, & both are also supposedly good at champs so I would go for either of those breeds if you want an all rounder. I did buy a Hanoverian & try her for dressage, but I didn't find her as impressive as my Friesian, & I didn't train her enough to ever test her in a champ.

As an add on note ... I fell in love with my Friesian big time, they are larger than they look & feel both big & impressive when riding them - I can't recommend them enough for dressage & questing, the only other breeds I have enjoyed as much are the gentle giant shires & prettier than pretty haflingers

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Which horse is best for dressage? Feb 7, 2018 22:05:47 GMT 10 Khalia likes this

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Post by Timechaser on Feb 7, 2018 22:05:47 GMT 10

I think Lipizzaners and Friesians are the best for dressage if you want to go for just the looks. But, as Arabella said, the Friesian is not the best for racing, mine looks gorgeous, but I don't get anywhere in races...
But I picked other in the poll, because I think the golden Akhal-Teke looks stunning as a dressage horse. I got mine at Ferdinand's and he already comes with the braided mane, which looks great. And he has the same stats as ETBs so I think he's great for racing, too.

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Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	Which horse is best for dressage? Feb 8, 2018 8:28:32 GMT 10 Khalia likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2018 8:28:32 GMT 10 I would probably choose one that I don't see anyone else doing Dressage with, i.e. a pony, a mustang, a JWH...

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Which horse is best for dressage? Feb 8, 2018 18:33:42 GMT 10 Khalia likes this

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Feb 8, 2018 8:28:32 GMT 10 @cocoastar said:

I would probably choose one that I don't see anyone else doing Dressage with, i.e. a pony, a mustang, a JWH...

I love this idea, I tried it with my club & have had absolutely zero interest, as in NONE whatsoever

I guess I'm not alone in thinking frezzys are the best for dressage ...

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Which horse is best for dressage? Feb 8, 2018 19:42:25 GMT 10 Amberleafz, Khalia, and 1 more like this

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Post by April Skyberg on Feb 8, 2018 19:42:25 GMT 10

I voted for Hanos, because I think they carry themselves nicely and the trot is just fabulous, they extend their front legs kinda like in extended trot. They also look quite relaxed which is always good.

I don't like using Friesians for dressage, because I think their neck/head position is just awful for it, like the whole horse was stiff from snout to tail. Also, their trot looks like they had invisible weights on their legs, you know those they use on Icelandics in tölting shows.

I prefer them for hacking out, they look kinda alerted and cautious, because not every horse can take it easy in the wild.

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Which horse is best for dressage? Feb 9, 2018 16:31:25 GMT 10

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Post by Khalia on Feb 9, 2018 16:31:25 GMT 10

Feb 9, 2018 9:12:11 GMT 10 Nancy Applesmith said:

I say lippi because their trot is super graceful. Also for the Frezzys is it for both old and new or just one of them?

Probably new Nancy, but idk. I prefer newer horse models.

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Which horse is best for dressage? Feb 12, 2018 6:25:30 GMT 10 Khalia likes this

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Post by Nancy Applesmith on Feb 12, 2018 6:25:30 GMT 10

Feb 10, 2018 14:03:17 GMT 10 @arabellacastleborn said:

The bay lippi is stunningly beautiful - I'm absolutely dying to own one & try him for dressage!!!

It is really good. Your wait will be worth it.

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Zelda Deertower Junior Rider (๑>◡<๑) Posts: 63	Which horse is best for dressage? Feb 13, 2018 7:12:48 GMT 10 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Zelda Deertower on Feb 13, 2018 7:12:48 GMT 10 Apparently North Swedish Horses are used in dressage? They would be something unique to use. <3
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