What kind of horse should i get for my11 year old daughter.?

Answer 1

Hey There.

The kind of horse you get for your 11-year-old depends on several things.
What are her riding skills?
What are her riding interests?
How much money are you willing spend?

The ideal horse for a beginning rider is an experienced, docile horse that responds to the aids of the rider, but does not over react to environmental stimulus.
Another question might be, what kind of horse are the parents willing to upkeep? A horse is a family affair, as there are monthly costs to budget it. Unless you are boarding: fencing, shelter, feed, hoof care, occasional vet bills, tack and equipment. These things add up quickly.
Many people try to get into horses with minimal costs. THere are side effects of being cheap. Cheap equipment can cause bad reactions from the horse and may result in injusries as well.

Before getting a horse, enroll your child in lessons.
And finally, even the best horse will fall to the experience level of the rider in a very short time. Managing horse behavior is like parenting. Imagine having a 11 year old as a parent. Even the best child may turn unruly under an 11-year old's care.

I hope these thoughts are helpful.

Another thing you will find about horse people. We all have opinions!! :)

Answer 2

The breed is not as important as the temperament of the horse. Generally Quarter horses do have good temperaments but not all. There are many good breeds out there. Morgans, welsh ponys, Fjords. The best thing to do is get someone knowledgeable to help you look and most importantly to try the horse before your daughter does to really make sure it is safe. Usually older horses are a better bet. Another option you might consider is leasing a horse for your daughter first. This way you can make sure her interest will continue without having the entire expense of ownership right away. If she loses interest after a while, you are only obligated until the end of the lease. If she continues to show interest you will know that buying a horse will be worthwile. Either way, enlist the help of her instructor or someone else who knows what they are looking for. They will be able to find something that is suitable for your daughters level and for what she plans to do with the horse. You may have to pay for this service but it is really worth it in the long run...financially and for your daughters safety. Unfortunately there are many dishonest horse dealers out there who will sell you a " bombproof" quiet horse who later turns into an unridable animal. Also, if you do buy something make sure to have a vet check done before you make the purchase.

Answer 3

Horseteacher gave a great answer. Horses are high maintenace and need a lot of care. And as has already been mentioned the type of horse you get depends on the riders capability, what they hope to accomplish, and the amount of time one has to devote to the animal. As has also been stated several times a quarter horse gelding is usually the best choice. They are more docile and the quarterhorse is an attractive horse as well as versatile. Mares can be testy especially when they are in cycle. And studs one has to always reestablish the alpha status with them. To keep a horse in top shape not only physically but mentally requires a lot of groudwork as well. But I do not ever recommend a pony they are tempermental and can be a pain in the butt. Good luck in your search.

Answer 4

Pony of the Americans. Your Daughter wouldn't Outgrew the pony for a while. But if your daughter is a new rider(Sorry If I'm wrong) make sure the horse you get is very Well trained. And not just stating out green horses don't go well with green riders.

Answer 5

NONE horses could be extremely dangerous especially if there not be supervised at all times.. in second thought she might not be ready for the responsibility that takes to take care of such an animal. She is only 11.. you should wait until she's at least 15.

Answer 6

Quarter horse gelding. They are mild mannered and if you get a well trained one the skys the limit. We've had one for years and they are just sweet and you can take them english or western. We also have a quarterhorse mare and they can be bitches.

Answer 7

These r the kinds of horse I think u should get for her a Holstein, Quater Horse, Criollo, Azteca, Abrian, Lusitano, and a Fresian. Now u can talk to her about it and then let her decide.

Answer 8

Don't get a pony. They are all evil and need attitude adjustments. Get a QH Geld as the previous poster suggested. They are the best!

Answer 9

It depends on what type of horse you're looking for, Minature ponies are nice but you can't ride them for very long. Try doing research on different breeds and see which one matches what you're looking for

Answer 10

if you are going to get your daughter a horse or pony you should think about what type of riding she is going to do and about your daughter's personality and try to get one that is similar to her personality.