Arabians are fantastic eventing horses! They have the speed and stamina to go very far, plus they are extremely smart so they pick up ques and movements within days. The Shagya Arabian is commonly 16 hands tall so they can easily be used for jumping. Although people think Arabs are ‘weak’ and ‘can’t handle eventing,’ Arabians have greater bone density and shorter backs, which give them strength in areas that larger breeds don’t have.

shhhh arabs are da bomb diggady

My eventer is also welshc c x Arab with some tb in him, very bold, speed, agility and amazing temperament!

Thoroughbreds are good, but are lighter-boned and hot-headed. Also, alot of OTTBs (Off-the-track-Thoroughbreds) often have multiple health disorders due to the fact that they came from off the track.

Irish Sport Horses are a great combo, they have the sturdy bone of the Irish Draught, as well as the strength and calmness, which counteracts the Thoroughbred blood in them. They also get the Thoroughbreds speed and agility. A note on the Irish Draught: It is possible Snowy the 80 dollar champion was one. Old plow horse, great temperament, amazing showjumping talents… All of that would be the best of the Irish Draught aspects coming together into one. Often, all of those traits pass to the Irish Sport Horse.

Belgian and Dutch warmbloods are very good, the Belgian in specific is an amazing show jumper, the amazing Sapphire was a Belgian Warmblood.

Anglo-Arabs: Definitely one of the best ever breeds for eventing, though just a precaution: They combine two of the most hot-blooded breeds in the world, the Arabian and Thoroughbred. Though both of those breeds are amazing, they can both be a little hot-headed.

Hanoverians: If you are looking for an Olympic prospect, this is the breed for you. Good conformation, amazing power, good balance, and great temperament, in general a very easy breed to train. They are great horses!

American Saddlebreds: I know they aren’t on the list, but they are great horses. They can make great eventers!

Though they can be great, they can be hot-headed, are shorter (So maybe not the best breed for that 7 foot jump you were planning to ride him through in the Olympics). They are great for beginners. Also, though they have great stamina and endurance, they are best suited for endurance.

And they do not have the scope larger horses have. Finally, they are light-boned. Because of this, when they jump, it is possible for them to not take the weight the right way and break their legs. That would be disastrous, obviously.