Would you rather have a pretty horse or..?

Question

one that can do it's job?

i guess the real question is would you pick a horse that had more conformation faults but had a pretty color OR would you pick the horse that was conformationally correct for your riding?

what one would you want for general riding:

1.http://www.sycamorerunappaloosas.com/images/dreamfinder.jpg

2.http://www.glencrest.com/graphics/chamapli_conformation.jpg

and for this question you cant have your cake and eat it to, you'd have to pick one over the other (more like ranking what is more important to you)

Answer 1

#2.  I actually PREFER very plain horses.  I think they get overlooked a lot because people think they are boring but I think that because they are plain, it's easier to see the beauty in their structure.  You don't get sidetracked by the flashiness.  I really don't like paints in general because too many people choose them for their color.  And since I'm not into breeding or big time showing, I want a horse that can do it's job, not that is conformationally perfect.  In some sport conformational "flaws" actually help a horse perform a bit better.  To an extent, of course.

Answer 2

i would go with the appy because he has a larger build looks more like a western horse

the bay is pretty he just looks to english for me

Answer 3

I don't think I would consider a badly conformed horse to be all that pretty anyway, but I would always take both factors into consideration before purchasing a horse.  I actually like the bay better both for color and balance, so that one is easy for me to pick.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

the second one is my kind of horse!

Good outline, short back without being too short, legs could be better but arnt too bad and we can work on those, head is a good size, condition and colour - perfect.

I want that horse!

The appy, is pretty but i prefer leopard or few spots, blanket spots look a little like the coulour hasnt made up its mind but thats just my opinion.

Its legs are better than the chestnuts, but id rather have the chestnut.

Back is good, nice strong neck, head in good proporton.

Both these horses are very simerlar confirmation wise meaning they dont have alot wrong with them but i LOVE the chestnut for general riding and he would look FAB at a show.

My grandpa always used to say, a good horse is never a bad colour and i have always found that to be the truth (with a few exceptions) but seriously, a horse that looks good draws your eye and if there is something wrong with it, you leave it alone.

yes, im sorry but i would pick a horse buy colour and see how it went, if it was osund and good at its job then i would buy it but i would never go and look at an 'ugly' horse thinking it might be a good peformer because i know i wouldnt be 100% happy with it.

Answer 6

Both of the horses you are linked to are sound conformation-wise.  However, depending on discipline, one may be better over the other.

For example - the app would probably be a better stock or ranch horse able to get down and cut a cow where the bay probably wouldn't be as able - likewise, the bay may be better for something speedy like barrel, jumping or dressage with it's natural carriage.  

Therefore, I WILL have my cake and eat it too by saying the first consideration for confomation analysis is what one will be doing with the horse.  And I'll say second that a "pretty horse" is usually naturally better in conformation - or said another way, a horse with poor conformation usually isn't as pretty to me no matter their color.

You are asking a subjective question - a young child, ignorant of what conformation is may have a picture in his mind of "pretty" being a big spotted horse - he may always pick the spotted one because he's drawn to it.  I guess a person ignorant of horses may do this at any age.  However, one who's educated on horses will usually prefer the horse with proper conformation.

My answer to this is I would chose the one with better conformation because health and proper build is more important than color  - and because I have yet to see a color I don't like - they'll all different and have character of their own.

Answer 7

Function is way more important. A pretty horse that is useless is just that: pretty useless! It would make a very expensive pet. I would 100% rather have a horse that was good at his job.

Answer 8

definetly #2!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 9

I would rather have a pretty, YOUNG horse. if it was young you could train him to do what you want. if you had a pretty old horse that didnt do the job,. it would be harder to train

Answer 10

2.http://www.glencrest.com/graphics/chamap...

Answer 11

I think I would pick the horse that was conformationally correct for my riding.

Answer 12

I would rather have a horse that can do it's job. If that horse happens to be "pretty", then I'm a lucky gal. I would never choose a horse on color alone. A horse with a mind and a body is much better than a horse that "looks good".

What horse would I want out of those two?

Definately horse #1. I'm a western rider, and that appy has a western build. He's very stocky. Horse #2 seems like more of an english horse. It's well put together, but not what I would be looking for in a horse.

Answer 13

Number 2 definitely.

I would much rather have an ugly horse that was a champion, then a beautiful horse that couldn't get it's butt over a 2 foot rail.

Good conformation and good health is what I care about.

Answer 14

One that can do the job! I say #2!

Answer 15

if the horse is sweet, and friendly, and can ride, i would pick it over a gorgeous one that couldnt.

Answer 16

Well, to me they are both "pretty" one does have more color than the other.  I do like how the bay is put together better though.  As for me, I prefer the bay even though he looks like a TB and I do prefer stock horses, just not appaloosas.

Answer 17

I would take a conformational specimen that excels at his job way before i would take a drop dead beautiful lawn ornament.  I have been guilty of picking pretty horses, but I always try so see the use in them and ignore the pretty.  We are all victims sometimes..... gosh, was that a little limp i saw on trot off?  No, it must just have looked like that because of those lovely tall white socks!!  Built downhill?  Naw, must be getting ready to grow!!  Pinned ears and swishing tail?  Must be a fly, just look into those chocolate brown eyes!!!! Ha!!  I am so guilty!