my daughter wants a horse what breed shoud i get her?

Question

she is 11 a great show jumper has been riding since she was 4

Answer 1

The breed is not as important as the individual horse. Obviously, he needs to be a talented jumper and good mover, but he also needs to fit your daughter, and have a good personality. If she is tall, a horse may be a good choice, but if she is smaller a med or large pony would be a better purchase. She still has many years left as a junior rider, so a talented pony would be ideal. I would follow the advise of her trainer.

One of my favorite "breeds" was welsh pony/Thoroughbred crosses. They tended to be talented, easy going, and pretty to look at. I wanted one badly, but when I did purchase a horse, he was a racing bred quarter horse. I LOVED him. He was perfect for me, and that is what counted!

Answer 2

that is not true about Arabians.
As for your daughter what does she want to do and how big is she? Does she want to show in breed shows or open? Open shows breed doesn't matter but type does for hunters. Jumpers just need to get over clean.

If she's small framed a Morgan, Appaloosa, quarter horse, paint or ConnemaraX might work well. Thoroughbreds can be crossed with App, QH and paint and shown in those respective breeds.
If she's taller something with more size may be better.

Where she wants to comete - what level and what discipline - will influence what breed(s) are considered. For open hunters and jumpers getting away from the TB influence isn't easy.
Beyond breed find a 3S horse - safe sound sane. If you find a horse like that with the ability to do what you want get him/her.

Answer 3

Since she's been riding awhile, you should have a trainer or instructor. Enlist their help. Since she is only 11 you don't want to get her anything to big. (If her heels only come 1/2 way down the horse's sides, she won't be physically able to communicate properly with the horse.) It would probably be a bad idea to purchase a horse that she has never even sat on.

I wouldn't get her a warmblood, but a small TB or TB cross could work. So could a Quarter Horse, if its the right type. I personally love Morgans, they can do almost anything and always try their very hardest to do what they think you want

Answer 4

I would be looking at the horse individually not they breed so much.
There are many noce breeds but you need to look for a horse that has the ability and talent to do what your daughter wnats to do on the horse.
If she is a jumper you need to look at horses that can do that and have beed trained to do that.
If you are looking to buy a young horse and train one most breeds can jump it just depends. Lower level jumping can be done by most horses however when you get into the higher levels most people ride like Warmbloods or Holsteiners or Thoroughbreds and the like. They can be great horses but would be a handfull for some things.
Look for a horse that fits her abilities and one she can progress on for at least a few years. You can always move up to a better one in a few years if her intrest holds out.

Answer 5

Breed doesn't really matter. Since she is an English rider, and jumps, maybe a Thoroughbred cross, a warmblood (TB crossed with draft), or an Arabian.... like I said, breed isn't really important. Some breeds are more flighty - Arabs, TBs, Paso Finos - but there are exeptions to every rule. An appendix Quarter Horse (with TB blood) would work ... but so would a grade horse. What does your daughter want?? I'd suggest finding an expert to help you find the right horse, and don;t limit yourself by breed.

Answer 6

Get a thoroughbred quarter horse mix....a clydesdale isn't a good jumper....Our mix is about 15.3 hands....She's big, and she runs very smooth. She also has a great temperament and listens well to voice commands...
Don't get an Arabian....they are too high-strung and hard headed....and obviously some people weren't reading all of the questions....people are talking about her experience and it does matter what breed! Some horses are meant for certain things and some aren't....You wouldn't want a PONY if your daughter wants a jumper....LOL
And that is true about arabians....they are very high-strung....we've had plenty. My aunt boards horses and trains them....TRUST ME

Answer 7

I like Morgans. They aren't known for jumping. But they are very athletic and energetic. My barn is made up of mostly Morgans and many of them can jump. My mare was a world champion in jumping. and the stallion is the most gentle horse i know little kids grace his back, and he can jump anything. They have a great saddle seat reputation but they can do anything well. They are the most versatile breed. My Morgan is great at dressage, jumping, carriage driving, and regular unseat classes. Morgans are on the smaller side, But there are large Morgans also. Like all horse they have a huge heart and they are great to bond with. Ive had my Morgan mare since I was 10 and now I'm 22. After my mom bought her for me the vet came and he said that my horse was not fit for young riders like me. but shes been the greatest horse and she not bad for kids at all she can just be energetic at times. But I just used that energy to teacher her challenging things like laterals, bounces (multiple cross rails in a row), etc...Anyway I hope you consider Morgans for your daughter I'm sure she could handle them. There are many great breeds, but Ive had success with Morgans so that's what I know. Good luck with your research and I hope you find a great horse with for your daughter!

Answer 8

You shouldn't get her a horse that is too big such as a friesian/clydsdale/barbrant or any other such breed. Get her something that also works with her experience. If she is a fairly new rider get her something like a quater horse. Also, if she is young....get her a smaller horse but not something that would be easily outgrown. A big horse can get out of control easily and be hard to control when they feel like misbehaving. I prefer arabs myself.

Answer 9

If she has a trainer she workes with have that person work with you to find a horse for her. She would know what breed has the best temperment for your child.

Answer 10

quarter horses are a good starter horse, can be ridden western or english, thouroughbreds can be good if she wants to ride english, stay away from arabians, they are very high strung and not advisable for beginners. your local feed store or 4-h group will give you more info too. Good luck and don't forget the helmet...