Differences Between Extrovert and Introvert Horses

Extrovert horses are full of go. Introvert horses are full of whoa. Sounds simple, but it isn't.

Extroverts

Extrovert horses are the ones that take your eye when you observe a group of horses. It isn't about conformation or color; it is their personalities or, as the Parellis term it, their Horsenalities™. They have charisma. They are also ambitious. Intelligent, exuberant, energetic, and all-round athletics are also terms that come readily to mind when describing these horses. These horses can scare the bejesus out of some people with their go, go, go ways.

The negative aspect of this type of horse is that this is the horse that runs over you. It will push a person around, going right over top of them if the person doesn't get out of the way or do something to stop the behavior. If frightened flight is their first choice. Run now, then worry about where we are going is their motto. They are also the horses that will bite and use their fore hooves to strike when feeing threatened.

The positive side of the extrovert horse is this horse is the one that you want for any sort of racing or games that involve forward movement .If you need speed, endurance, and/or forward movement for your sport you want an Extrovert. They are full of "GO". Their playful intelligence also makes them wonderful companions when they are properly handled.

Introverts

An Introvert horse will be hiding out behind the other horses. They are quiet, calm, submissive horses that are frequently described as sweet. Their dependability, ready forgiveness and calm demeanor make them ideal for such jobs as lesson horses, pony horses at the race track and police horses. When properly handled they will do almost anything a person can ask of them as long as it doesn't involve a lot of quick energy.

The negative side of these horses is this horse that will balk or go into reverse when feeling threatened. They are the ones that are more likely to kick reactively out of fear.