2006-07-10 15:46:40 · 17 answers · asked by Gooby 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
It depends on what you want the horse for. Basically, many breeds can make very good horses--you should get to know the horse before you buy it. Every horse within the breed is different--one quarter horse can be great, another can be not so great. It also depends on how old the horse is, and what it's training is. I have an Arabian. I think he's great because Arabians get very attached to just one person, and that one person is me. My mom has a thoroughbred--she thinks he's great because he's tall, and has a very nice gait. So find out what you are looking for in a horse, do some research, and make sure you get to know the horse before taking it home.
2006-07-10 15:51:42 · answer #1 · answered by theua_s 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My husband and I own Paint quarter horses... the gelding just as laid back as you could ask for and the mare is high strung and full of energy all the time. So just make sure when you buy one that you get to know the horse and spend some one on one time with the horse before you give the guy the money. Also make sure you get to ride it and that it will pick up all of his feet and not try to kick at you... make sure you cover all the basis before buying cause if the horse needs too much work you may decide not to buy him or her. My husband is a farrier and that is what we look for first. So that we know how much work we are going to have to do before this horse can be shod. Cause if you dont have a horse with good feet then you dont have a horse.
2006-07-11 09:59:59 · answer #2 · answered by Spitfire 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quater Horses are really good allrounders I think, but probably not the best for jumping or endurance- depends on what you want to do. All breeds of horses have their good and bad qualities.
What I would suggest is trying to lease a horse for a while before you buy it, that way you can tell if the horse suits you or not before you fork out heaps of money. Even a two week trial is better than nothing.
Have fun horse-hunting! :)
2006-07-11 04:45:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on a lot of things. What's your price range? What do you want to do with your horse? How good of a rider are you?
If you like a fast, spirited, usually inexpensive horse, try a Thoroughbred.
If you like a calm, relaxed, easy going horse, try a Tennessee Walker.
Arabians tend to be high spirited as well.
Quarter horses are more laid back, stocky, and are good for western riding, barrels and trail riding.
Warmbloods are large, usually easy going horses that excell in dressage. They're usually quite expensive, 10,000 or more.
In general, the older a horse is, the calmer he is. Stallions are for experienced horse people only. Geldings are nice, and mares can be nice as well. Sometimes they have mood swings when they're in heat. Depends on the individual horse.
Overall, breeds tend to have the same characteristics, but every horse is an individual. The horse that sees you as their friend, their herd leader and that loves you is always the best.
2006-07-10 23:29:56 · answer #4 · answered by FlyingNutSquirrel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey,
Quarter horses are wonderful horses. I have myself a Palomino Quarter horse.
I think it would be best for you choose a horse to you're personality. Quarter Horses, are very easy going. They can do everything. I swear.
Oh..... don't choose a horse by it's color. It's like choosing a book by it's cover.
2006-07-18 14:11:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quarter horses and Paint horses are the best natured horses I have ever been around. Tennessee Walkers are ok.
2006-07-11 13:39:20 · answer #6 · answered by Ranch Diva 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on what you want to do. how much space, money for feed, your riding ability, and many other things. if your new to the horse world then only do private sales (no auctions) and ask for contact info of previous buyers. also try to get them to let ou have a 30 day trial. or 14 day (more commen). most sellers will tell you if the horse will work for what you want and some won't sell for that reason. But there are cheats and liars out there.
2006-07-11 02:56:30 · answer #7 · answered by ridehercowboy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, American Quarter Horses are gentile, kind, fast, sweet, nice, every thing you'd want in a horse. If you are just beging to ride, you should have a gelding. If you are an intermidaite rider, you should ride a mare. Advanced, Stallion. But, it doen't matter for advanced or intermediate.
Hope this helps!! :-)
2006-07-10 23:47:21 · answer #8 · answered by Fearless 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I own a Quarter Horse, and he is GREAT! I would definitely recommend the breed; they are very sweet and forgiving. It depends on what type of riding you want to do, though - different breeds are best for different types of riding.
2006-07-10 23:19:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crossbreeds are the best. Because then you can get a horse that is unique from all the others. I like draft crosses too. But try to find one that matches you personality and how experienced you are in riding. Don't get a pony if you are going to grow out of it to easy either. And if you want to get a pony get a Haflinger. They are draft mixes and are really got for showing, jumping, driving, and basicly everything. I like friesians to but they can be hard to handle and they are really big.
2006-07-17 22:56:45 · answer #10 · answered by Ashleigh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋