Thoroughbreds as jumpers

It sounds like you already have the answer to that one. Thoroughbreds are excellent jumpers. I have worked around hundreds of ex-flat racers that became Excellent Hunters/Steeplechase horses. For the most part, they preferred that lifestyle. On the flat track, it as a very boring life for horses. around and around the same track, no scenery, then put away in a stall until the next time. For hunters and chasers,it's exciting! The countryside and obstacles for them to jump keeps them alive. I had a Shire/thoroughbred cross that refused nothing when it came to jumping. How many of you out there have jumped a Draft cross? Brought my confidence in jumping up 100%.

Thoroughbreds are great as jumpers, I ride one. They are known for being hot and stupid, but if you can control them then you should be ok. I was very inexperianced when I started riding mine. He used to run away with me, and he scared me because he went so fast. Now that I am more experianced I can handle him and he is a great jumper. I have won champion on him at horse shows. He is a sweet horse, and I love him. He would jump the moon if you let him.

I think pure TBs are fairly successful as jumpers but a Tb cross, (i.e TB x Irish Draught) tend to be better competition horses for eventing, showjumping etc. Warmbloods are the most popular breed of showjumpers. I know what you mean about them being strong though, my friend's horse Bella is a thoroughbred ex-racehorse and once he gets going you can't stop him! He once took off with me and so I tightened up the reins to pull him up but he just grabbed the bit and galloped faster! My friend later told me that his rider used to keep him on a quite a tight rein when he was racing so I guess he must've thought he was on the track, fun for him but not for me at the time!