Both my shorthaired pointers were/ are good with horses. But they both came from Ireland and I assume were brought up round them.

well I dont have a horse or go riding but Loui dosnt mind some horses, others he dosn't like

bit like dogs in general - they dont always have to like one another I suppose....

Would say it depends on dog & owner. Known JRTs that are fine - though one was a sheep eater so major fail, Largish Bitza that used to go out on long distance trail rides (all be it in Maroc) Lead the lodger but he tends to ignore them - he'd prob be OK with training, and a friends bordercollie/Spanial cross loathes them.

I was brought up around horses and I always remember a large variety of dogs being on the yard. I definitely think it is less about the breed and more about socialisation and what sort of things you want the dog to be doing around the yard.

Off the top of my head, I remember labs, foxhounds, mutts, dachshunds, various breeds of terrier, beagles and collies all being around the yards I've been at. However, I think the main thing you'll need to take into account when thinking about a dog that will be good on a yard is stamina and recall. We had plenty of dogs that just hung around the yard but only the ones with high stamina and great recall ever went hacking with their owners.

Edit: Also bear in mind that if you're going to be in the countryside and out hacking, you may be coming across livestock so you don't want a dog that will hassle livestock.

thats why i said i dont want a hound that will wander off on a trail and become deaf, or a sheep eater

Sorry, completely missed that!

ETA: In defense of hounds, my friend lives in the countryside and her foxhounds never bother the sheep. I think her mum often takes them out with her when she's hacking too and as far as I know, they are pretty good at not wandering off

its ok no i know they are generally good foxhounds... i watched a programme called a huntsmen and his dogs (did another thread on it) it amazed me.. i really really want a weimaraner.. but im just not sure...

Mine aren't. They get way too excited!

Not Akitas lol, my female seems to want to 'play' with them when they get skittish and are cantering around

As others have said, I think it is more about the dog's training and introduction to horses - as well as the horse(s) not being bothered by dogs. None of mine were brought up around horses, but when I got a horse they were all introduced gradually and are basically fine. My idea was to eventually go hacking with my younger GSD and my collie. But I am lucky that there are 14,000 acres of private land where I live to walk/ride etc. I would be more cautious about riding out with dogs on other people's land and where you may meet up with other dog walkers etc. I know plenty of people who do ride out with their dogs (various breeds) - but the dogs have to be very well trained and not hassle other walkers, dogs and livestock etc.