Which do you prefer to ride - the Thoroughbred or the Warmblood horse? We break down the pros and the cons between the breeds right here.

Warmblood horses are the most common horses in the world. Thoroughbred horses are also a prolific presence. However, when comparing warmblood vs thoroughbred horses in terms of sheer number, warmbloods have the upper hand.

Thoroughbreds, hailed for their unrivaled speed and endurance, are the epitome of athletic prowess. Warmbloods, on the other hand, present a formidable stance in agility-based disciplines and exhibit a temperament that has won the hearts of many enthusiasts.

Warmblood Fragile Foal Syndrome (WFFS) is a genetic defect that causes foals to be born with extremely fragile skin and other serious health problems. Thoroughbreds, on the other hand, are often prone to issues such as Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage (EIPH), which can cause bleeding into the lungs during high levels of exercise.

Dutch Warmblood, Hanoverian, Holsteiner, and Trakhener horses are usually calmer than Thoroughbreds, but have the ability to move more athletically than the heavier draft breeds. Warmbloods are often the type of choice for many disciplines such as dressage, driving, and eventing.