As the trainer for Liberty Farms Sport Horse Company, one of the largest breeders in the US of Hungarian horses, I’d like to comment on these magnificent animals. Being one of the first warmblood breeds recognized in the U.S., they have a proven track record for performance and companionship. Many Hungarian owners are so bonded with their horses and the rare bloodlines they represent that they often hold on to their horses for life, perhaps the reason you don’t find many for sale. As far as dressage goes, Liberty Farm’s black Hungarian stallion, HS So Rare has been one of the top ranked producers of dressage horses by the USEF for several years running. In 2006 he was ranked the #2 leading sire for dressage sport horse breeding, beating many of the big name European imports. You can read more about him and Hungarian horses at www.libertysporthorses.com. Most of the Hungarians that I work with are easy-going, intelligent, and very personable, but still have that spark and athleticism which makes them top competitors.
I personally own a lovely 3 year old Hungarian colt sired by HS So Rare, who we call Sam. He has been to in-hand shows since he was a weanling, and is just a joy to work with. He has really bonded to me and loves any attention he gets. He is a 1/4 Shagya, and at almost 3 yrs old, he is already 15.3 hands with a large heartgirth and stout joints. He will probably mature to 16.1, but will appear bigger. The hungarians tend to mature late, through their 6 yr old year, and although a horse might be shorter than 16 hands, they tend to be large bodied enough to fill out a taller rider’s leg very nicely. I have some pictures of Sam on my website: www.majesticsporthorse.com
Another website to visit is Ohop Vally Hungarian Horse Farm, a breeder who prides herself in preserving the old Hungarian lines and producing quality sport horses and companions. www.ovhhf.com She has some informative pages about the breed, the bloodlines, and specifics on famous Hungarian Horses.
Good luck in your search!
