Western Arabs?

[equinedreamer]

How hard would it be to find a Arabian trained in a Western saddle? I know I've seen them before but I wouldn't know where to start looking. :( I really like Arabians but I haven't learned how to ride English (I want to try it next summer when I get a job) I also love to trail ride and think an Arabian would make a great trail horse if I could just find one trained in a Western saddle that would be great. :)

[mhoney05]

ive seen quite a few in western but on the other hand there is plenty in english. i dont think it would be that hard just keep lookin and youll find it.

[alliekk]

equinedreamer
It's not hard at all to find a western arab. you do know that converting from english to western is easier than converting western to english, right? Are you looking to buy a western arabian or are you just curious? check dreamhorse.com it's an awesome websight and most likely you will find your "dream horse." good luck in your search!

[equinedreamer]

Thanks I really just want to see the market for Western Arabians I'm not quite ready for a horse yet but I'm trying to find a good one and I'm hoping I can get an Arab because of their mix of brains and beauty.

[silverleprichuan]

equinedreamer
It's not hard at all to find a western arab. you do know that converting from english to western is easier than converting western to english, right? Are you looking to buy a western arabian or are you just curious? check dreamhorse.com it's an awesome websight and most likely you will find your "dream horse." good luck in your search!


says who? We have 5+ horses that went from riding western to jumping small courses in under a month.

[equinedreamer]

says who? We have 5+ horses that went from riding western to jumping small courses in under a month.

Wow that's fast, what kind of horses were they?

[alliekk]

says who? We have 5+ horses that went from riding western to jumping small courses in under a month.

I'm not going to be competitive in another forum. You may have better trainers where you come from, but here in Oregon, it seems to be an easier transition from english to western because of the weight distribution on their backs, just like some horses don't like to be ridden bareback, because they don't like the weight so far up. In my opinion I think that a western saddle would be more comfortable because it doesn't center the weight so far forward on the back. That's just my opinion though.
I guess you can say that any horse can be ridden in any style, it just depends on if you have a trainer and patience.

[silverleprichuan]

not trying to be competitive, I've just found the transition easier. Many western all-around horses that we receive are exposed to many things, have been trailered, have good ground-manners, are level headed, etc. As a result they have a nice "can do" attitude and tend to just trot right over small crossrails and quickly figure out how to jump over small verticals. Most of these horses are qh, paints, qh crosses, qh pony crosses, and the ocassional arabian.

To the OP I'd look at both english and western arabians. Good training is good training so even if it is not trained in the specific dscipline your looking for it should be able to learn relatively quickly.

[equinedreamer]

I was thinking of learning how to ride english anyhow. I have some friends who have horses who can be riden in both english and western. I wonder what other horses I could use. I'm used to riding Quarter horses but I'd like to expand what kind of horses I can ride.

[DixieGirl]

I've seen some but not a lot.

[equinedreamer]

I need a small, short horse trained in western. I'm short so I like horses that are shorter. Bennie (the love pony :) :) ) is a really sweet 15 hh quarter horse I rode all last fall and winter for my riding lessons. If I could buy him, I would in a heartbeat despite his age. (he's in his 20's) Older horses rock!! :D

[silverleprichuan]

http://www.equine.com/Horses/ad_details.aspx?lid=426413&search_id=1999041a-d9e0-4868-a486-b3ff708a11b3

http://www.equine.com/Horses/ad_details.aspx?lid=446907&search_id=1999041a-d9e0-4868-a486-b3ff708a11b3

[StarGirl]

Did I read those ads right? Are those mares both $4500, but one is green broke and the other is dead-broke? Wow....I guess I got lucky with my mare only being 2k.... :confused: I wouldn't think anyone would pay $4500 for a green-broke horse, but then again, I'm not familiar with Arab bloodlines, just QH's and Paints....

I bet they both would look amazing in Liberty classes though! :D

[equinedreamer]

Belle is sooo beautiful! :D I so wish I had 4,500 dollars then I could go see her and get her checked out and I'd buy her!! And to boot she's in Ky where I go to college! I know God has the perfect horse out there for me, I just wish I didn't have to wait! :(

[silverleprichuan]

If you let me know which states you are willing to look at and your price range I can do some more looking around for you. I know how frustrating it is to want a horse and not to find anything that fits your needs.

[equinedreamer]

I would like a horse that's not too far from Lex Kentucky. I would love to find a horse trained for trail riding. As much as I love Arabs, I wouldn't mind a good western trained horse of almost any breed. I was thinking of trying to lease a horse but I don't know what would be a good price. :confused:

[crazy4horses]

I have a great western pleasure horse for sale!! Her name is Mississippi Secret, 16.2 h APHA mare. GREAT with kids/family horse. Has had to lovely foals. Has been trail riden alot. Loads,clips,ties,bathes,ect. Selling due to not geting riden enough. $5,200 obo


If you would like to see a picture of her go to my profile page, then click on Mississippi Secret.

[DixieGirl]

I love LLA Latisha!!! He is so pretty!!! Even though I don't really care fot Arabians, this horse is really pretty!

[silverleprichuan]

http://www.equine.com/Horses/ad_details.aspx?lid=482723&search_id=c0bcf608-a6f2-4c37-aa59-01b1bec5e741

http://www.equine.com/Horses/ad_details.aspx?lid=455357&search_id=c0bcf608-a6f2-4c37-aa59-01b1bec5e741

http://www.equine.com/Horses/ad_details.aspx?lid=468046&search_id=c0bcf608-a6f2-4c37-aa59-01b1bec5e741

http://www.equine.com/Horses/ad_details.aspx?lid=483065&search_id=c7a83078-2de6-4dd0-85d1-1e26188f13d8

[equinedreamer]

Thank you very much Silverleprichuan! Thanks to you I have found a horse that I would like to try and lease. I have contacted the owner and I will see what they say before I make any contracts. Wish me luck! :D