Only wanted to say that you don't necessarly get a more laid-back
disposition by crossing a Walker with Arab! Mine was the most
strong-willed, nasty ALPHA mare, hot, and difficult. I do remember some comments
by a fellow who competed on TWH, and told me they "can" sometimes be very
bullheaded....(does that ring a bell for anyone?). Cross bullheaded breed
with a breed than can run all day, and you can get....the horse I
had!
My Arab/TWH was a much hotter horse than my daughters Arab
Ahhh, great discussion. The walker-crosses are the new hot
thing for endurance or dressage. I know there's some arab-walker breeders in
montana! Because of the walker shoulder/hip angles and canon bone length, the
crosses tend to get a lot of action or suspension. I would think a
running walk could contend with the trotters during races, my
mare certainly held her own (we were just going down the trail). Pacing
downhill is certainly a problem though! I think an arab/walker cross
would be a great investment, certainly cooler headed than some arabs, if
you're not looking to win the pan am (though there was a handsom cross at
that race!)
