| To view all Hunter horses for sale click here. | | | | The hunter must be a responsive ride as the horse or |
| The term “hunter” is used to describe a type of | | | | pony will be faced with many open fields, the hunter |
| horse or pony that would be suitable to take hunting, or | | | | must be a good bold jumper as when out on the field |
| has taken part in a hunt. | | | | there may be many large solid obstacles to tackle |
| A hunter type horse or pony can vary in size, type, | | | | such as stone walls, five bar gates, ditches and |
| colour and breed. Often hunter types are categorised | | | | hurdles. A hunter must be a strong horse and have |
| as light, medium and heavy weight horses, also as a | | | | good stamina as the hunt can go on for hours. |
| ladies or a gentleman’s hunter, the former being a | | | | Popular hunter types |
| lighter weight smaller horse the latter a heavier weight, | | | | There are many Hunter Horses for Sale on |
| larger horse. | | | | Horsewizard website. Many hunter type horses are |
| A hunter type horse or pony must have a number of | | | | Irish draught and Thoroughbred cross breeds also |
| qualities, a well mannered horse that is good to handle | | | | known as the Irish sport horse. The Irish draught has |
| and an uncomplicated ride, a horse that is happy to | | | | strength, good bone, is a superb jumper and is calm |
| be ridden out alone or in company, to go first or last | | | | and has an unflappable nature, essential for the hunting |
| and that is good with traffic. Many hunter type horses | | | | field. Thoroughbred horses have excellent strength and |
| are used to compete in cross country competitions, | | | | stamina and posses speed and a an excellent jumping |
| hunter trails, and take part in riding club or pony club | | | | form, all these qualities make a fantastic hunter. |
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