Just happened to come across a link to this forum and was diapoined to find a criollo owner with a problem.
I think it is difficult for any one to come up with advise or an explanation without seing the horse and owner. Unfortunately there are a lot of people selling criollo's as they are such an easy breed and nice way to earn a quick buck. Criollo's as a breed are incredible but can have like all horses an imperfection. It is up to the seller to advise the client of that so that the client get to choose weither that imperfection suits them or not. If there is no explaination given with a Criollo I can understand that the owner would have problems as they are nothing compared to an english bred horse. Not knowing what bit to ride with or that criollo's are not used to being lunged ect.
I am not saying that the specific criollo mentioned in this topic does not have problem and it might be a mismatch but you will never know untill you go and see some one who has eperiance with this specific breed.

Best of luck!

Finally logged in-had problems with aol. Picked up the thread re: Criollo problems.I have been riding English on and off all my life-converted to Western this year.My partner is a novice and I was thinking that a Criollo would be a better option than a QH, believing they are more placid. Had only one expereience with the breed Went out on a hack and they seemed very trustworthy. All had nice characters. from what i can gather they have a rough time being shipped over and land very stressed. Perhaps a testament to the breed that they still trust us.
Would like any feed back to other peoples thoughts and experiences.

Hi
I have a Criollo, im very pleased with him!
Hes calm and well trained. I agree the shipping over does sound grim, the picture in my profile here is him a month after shipment - he dosnt look too bad eh!

Katie

pm me any questions.

.What are you feeding him? Criollos never get hard feed in South America, they're just turned out after a long working day. When they are shipped to Italy ( where the dealers get them] the voyage can be between two and six weeks, again they are just fed hay, if they're lucky. If he does'nt suit you, return him. Best solution for both of you.

I have heard this breed are dealt with quite severely during their first experience of humans! They are shipped over, overly herd instinctive, halve starved and then UK great kind owners, more feed that they normally have survived on, and wow things change. They probably have not had the type of ground work, schooling or care we offer! They probably know limited ques from the rider other than kick, hands forward, whoa. What about the tack, does the saddle fit properly, has his teeth ever been seen too!!! does he lunge or long reign well what about leading him, handling him on the ground if these first basics are not there don't get on....it might be he has to be re-started from stratch but if he was sold as good for a beginner then the seller lied!!!!! I spent 2 yrs with a Welsh C he was a "rig" but did try all these options first...you might find step by step you can work it out but dont ride till this has been done. I can give you a Horse Communicators tel no who deals with problem horses if you like, but how much time and money do you have another question for you. Best of luck I know how this feels.....

Hi all!

Sorry I've not been on this forum in ages, but now I'll give you an update on what happened. I had a specialist come to see my criollo, who advised he was not a first criollo for someone. He is currently out to grass at her yard and I have been to see him to see how he is getting on. I have also ridden another criollo whilst I was there, and was terrified - but he was great! I am now considering buying another criollo, as they do seem very trustworthy and responsive - you just need the right one. I also need something thats going to be able to go the distance, as I'm off on a 4 year ride in the summer and criollo's are renowned for their endurance!