Read About Diebel Show Horses

Diebel Show Horses are carefully bred from champion forebears. Here's everything you need to know about this horse breed.

Diebel Show Horses - Horse Breed Facts

1. Breed Group:

   Race horse

2. Height & Weight:

   Height can be from 14.3 to 15.2 hands; weight can be from 900 to 1500 pounds.

3. Coat:

   Coats are generally coarse with less hair on them. They may have white patches on their foreheads.

4. Head & Neck:

   Head is well developed with a strongly protruding snout. It is placed on a strong and muscular neck.

5. Body:

   They have stocky bodies, with much flesh and a good bone structure.

6. Conformation:

   Their fleshy bodies show a well-defined head, neck, trunk and tail. The trunk portion is slightly distended.

7. Colors:

   They can be bred to have brown, sorrel, bucking, dun, black and grulla colors. This list is not exhaustive.

8. Gait:

   They are masters at all types of gait such as walking, trotting, cantering and galloping.

9. Popularity:

   They are steadily gaining in popularity.

10. Registries:

    Most Diebel Show horses are registered by the American Quarter Horse Association.

Diebel Show Horses - Horse Breed Origins

1. Country of Origin:

   USA

2. Lineage/Bloodline:

   They are selectively bred by the Doug Diebel Farrier Service from a pure line of popular horses and mares such as The Golden Mare, Beau Bonanza, etc, which are mostly AQHA championship horses.

3. Historical Information:

   Diebel horses are mostly produced by Doug Diebel Farrier Service for sale. They are then used for Championship Races.

Diebel Show Horses - Horse Breed Defining Characteristics

1. Training Ease:

   Training comes naturally to Diebel Show Horses as they are selectively bred to participate in competitions.

2. Temperament:

   They are mostly obedient and acceptable to commands. A few of them may be moody and require a firm approach.

3. Child Friendly:

   They are on the whole child-friendly and like to interact with children. They can take children for joy rides.

4. Behavior:

   Diebel Show Horses are capable of intensive training and working under pressure.

5. Riding Ease:

   They are among the easiest horses to ride. Their stocky and muscular bodies allow the rider to be comfortable on their back.

6. Uses:

   Their greatest use is for commercial competitions.

Diebel Show Horses - Horse Breed Concerns

1. Health Issues:

   These horses may suffer from congenital problems of the heart, eye and ears. Certain genetic mutations may cause lightening of the coat. They must be vaccinated early for tetanus and influenza.

2. Feeding:

   As they are bred in ranches, they are accustomed to a healthy and sumptuous diet. They thrive on grasses and legumes.

3. Outfitting:

   They look grand in a full horse outfit of a saddle, a bridle and horse shoes.

Diebel Show Horses - How to Choose a Horse Breed

1. What to Look for:

   Look for clear eyes and a full dentition. Temperament must also be checked by riding the horse.

2. What you will Need:

   A fair amount of space, about 10 to 12 square feet in the stable. Food must be adequate and placed in troughs. A full horse outfit, a trainer and veterinarian care is warranted.