Who wants to play guess the breed?

[BigMama1]

This girl is Clyde x Hackney x TB

[BigMama1]

This guy has an Oldenburg sire (grandsire is Weltmeyer) and his dam is a Belgian draft x Paint. I have a bit of a soft spot for this one since he’s mine

All that to to say IMO they are all “good” horses, and from looking st that there is no objective way to decide one is “nicer” than the other, regardless of breeding.

[Luna]

@MysticOakRanch

I find it much easier to identify purebreds - once you start doing crosses, it is a lot more difficult to figure out what is in there. But - a good conformation shot is really needed to make any kind of guess as to breed.

One thing I’d point out - Warmbloods are not breeds - they are a type of horse - they are a purposely bred mutt to put it very bluntly. They may have Tbred or even Arab or Anglo Arab. Some have French Trotter a few generations back. Some have a bit of Saddlebred a few generations back. So someone might identify them as a Warmblood - and could even identify bloodlines. But is it Hanoverian, Oldenburg (and would that be Old NA or GOV)? Or German Warmblood? Or Dutch WB? So many stallions are approved in multiple registries.

A good horse is a good horse.

What would you guess this one is?

Hmm…I would guess welsh cob…lovely!

[Justice_for_Horses]

@MysticOakRanch

I find it much easier to identify purebreds - once you start doing crosses, it is a lot more difficult to figure out what is in there. But - a good conformation shot is really needed to make any kind of guess as to breed.

One thing I’d point out - Warmbloods are not breeds - they are a type of horse - they are a purposely bred mutt to put it very bluntly. They may have Tbred or even Arab or Anglo Arab. Some have French Trotter a few generations back. Some have a bit of Saddlebred a few generations back. So someone might identify them as a Warmblood - and could even identify bloodlines. But is it Hanoverian, Oldenburg (and would that be Old NA or GOV)? Or German Warmblood? Or Dutch WB? So many stallions are approved in multiple registries.

A good horse is a good horse.

What would you guess this one is?

Friesian Cross. The neck and body type screams Friesian.

[MysticOakRanch]

@Luna

Hmm…I would guess welsh cob…lovely!

Pretty close! 1/2 Welsh cob, 1/2 unidentified pony mare, thought to be Arab, Shetland, Welsh who-knows-what cross… I guess that wasn’t very hard, hahahaha!

[MysticOakRanch]

@NoDQhere

How about this one?

Knabstrupper cross. The head and neck do NOT say Appaloosa!

[MysticOakRanch]

@Justice~for~Horses

Friesian Cross. The neck and body type screams Friesian.

See, crosses are hard. This one has zero Friesian in him…

[Luna]

@MysticOakRanch

How about this one?

hmm…much tougher. I want to say something like Cleveland bay or Irish draft

[Luna]

@NoDQhere

How about this one?

I suspect it is an Appy x WB cross

[phoenixrises]

@MysticOakRanch

I find it much easier to identify purebreds - once you start doing crosses, it is a lot more difficult to figure out what is in there. But - a good conformation shot is really needed to make any kind of guess as to breed.

One thing I’d point out - Warmbloods are not breeds - they are a type of horse - they are a purposely bred mutt to put it very bluntly. They may have Tbred or even Arab or Anglo Arab. Some have French Trotter a few generations back. Some have a bit of Saddlebred a few generations back. So someone might identify them as a Warmblood - and could even identify bloodlines. But is it Hanoverian, Oldenburg (and would that be Old NA or GOV)? Or German Warmblood? Or Dutch WB? So many stallions are approved in multiple registries.

A good horse is a good horse.

What would you guess this one is?

I’d go with Morgan (thought I think I’m wrong as the head isn’t quite right). I LOVE the butt and neck, that’s my kinda horse

[Luna]

@phoenixrises

I"m sure this is too easy but I’ll play.

Cutie! Is it TB?

[MysticOakRanch]

@phoenixrises

I"m sure this is too easy but I’ll play.

I’m going with Draft/Tbred cross on that one…

[MysticOakRanch]

@phoenixrises

I’d go with Morgan (thought I think I’m wrong as the head isn’t quite right). I LOVE the butt and neck, that’s my kinda horse

Nope, he’s 1/2 Welsh Cob, and 1/2 pony of unknown origins (suspected to be Welsh/Arab/Shetland or some such mix - she was small). That is the black one, not the bay…

[MysticOakRanch]

@Luna

hmm…much tougher. I want to say something like Cleveland bay or Irish draft

Not close. Typical of a cross breed, they are MUCH tougher to identify

[phoenixrises]

@Luna

Cutie! Is it TB?

She is a TB. But I’d say not a typical build… Was a flunk at the track but is quite the dressage horse.

@MysticOakRanch

I’m going with Draft/Tbred cross on that one…

[Luna]

@MysticOakRanch

Not close. Typical of a cross breed, they are MUCH tougher to identify

Crap lol…I mean the face actually reminds me of a Conemerra cross I knew…so basically, I have no idea hahaha

[CanteringCarrot]

@BigMama1

This guy has an Oldenburg sire (grandsire is Weltmeyer) and his dam is a Belgian draft x Paint. I have a bit of a soft spot for this one since he’s mine

All that to to say IMO they are all “good” horses, and from looking st that there is no objective way to decide one is “nicer” than the other, regardless of breeding.

Handsome! My Weltmeyer is a pain in the ass! :lol: Although he does have hot/difficult jumper blood likes on the other side (he’s KWPN). When I first bought him my friend said “Weltmeyer? Hell no!” and a few people have been able to ID that part of his pedigree easily due to his looks/traits.

On a side note: there are some NICE TB/Draft crosses out there. I’ve lusted over many and if I buy another horse, that combo is on the top of my list.

[CanteringCarrot]

Feel fee to take a guess at this somewhat unflattering picture. I feel that there are some pictures where it’s super obvious but I’ll post those after. Photo angles and action shots can really change the “look” of the horse sometimes.

[sdlbredfan]

C

@CanteringCarrot

Feel fee to take a guess at this somewhat unflattering picture. I feel that there are some pictures where it’s super obvious but I’ll post those after. Photo angles and action shots can really change the “look” of the horse sometimes.

Cleveland Bay? QH?
Whatever breed, critter is standing as if has sore hind suspensory apparatus, has that been looked into?

[CanteringCarrot]

@sdlbredfan

C

Cleveland Bay? QH?
Whatever breed, critter is standing as if has sore hind suspensory apparatus, has that been looked into?

I purposely chose a mediocre picture. He doesn’t normally stand like that. I was trying to get him to stay and he kept moving or standing weird in various poses…of course. Horse was recently examined by vet/chiro (follow up from minor adjustment months ago), no soreness and it was noted he’s quite flexible and moves well. But thanks for the concern!