If you have or know anyone that has horses let me know. Also what's the best breed of horses to get? Click my avatar to email me.....
2006-07-21 11:55:47 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
My personal favorite is a Thoroughbred.
Which horses to get, it all depends on what type of riding you like to do.
If you are first time owner, I would recommend a Quarter Horse or an Arab, but my first horse was a TB, and he was wonderful. Quarter Horses tend to be very level headed and loyal, and sweet. Arabs tend to be a bit more spooky, but since they are smaller and less strong, it is easier to control them. some Arabs I know are very very mellow and sweet, but some are HOT and needs careful handling. Most TBs tend to be more hot and wants to go, and need careful handling. But some TBs are super mellow and sweet and very calm. One of the TBs I know is being handled by 6 year old girl and I've never seen him spook.
If you are planning to do western riding, I will recommend a Quarter Horse. The top western horses tend to be always QHs.
If you are doing english pleasure, any horse would work, but if you are a first time- owner, preferably a QH or an Appaloossa. (I don't like Appys. they're ugly for me). If you are planning to learn some serious jumping, dressage, or 3-day eventing, I would get a TB bacause warmbloods tend to be very very strong and a beginner shouldn't handle them with ease. Some Warmbloods are mellow, but warmbloods tend to be very expensive, and if you are just doing to be competing for fun, it might be waste of money. Many TBs are as good as warmbloods. Most of 3-day eventing Olympic horses are TBs and my TB jumps 4ft with ease. American dressage Olympian Hilda Gurney's competition horse once was a TB (about 10-20 yrs ago) and Warmbloods have lots of TB blood anyway.
Sorry I didn't give you very accurate answers, since I don't know much about you. I have lots of experience with horses, so if you would like to know more about which breed to get, please e-mail me.
teddy7tom@yahoo.com
Teddy
2006-07-21 14:03:11 · answer #1 · answered by TeddyTB 1 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Hi, i was raised on and now co-own a Thoroughbred breeding, training and racing facility. Thoroughbreds make lovely horses, both non-retired and retired....we also breed Hanoverians and Clydesdales, and sometimes Quarter Horses. I would recommend getting either a QH or a cross QH. I have a QH X Clyde X TB, and hes the best horse i have ever owned.
2006-07-21 19:51:35 · answer #2 · answered by ~Carmen~ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm in the horse world around here up to my elbows, I know a ton of people who have horses and I used to have one myself.
Quarter horses definately have their charms, they're generally easygoing and athletic, etc. But your average english rider would not be looking for one (some would, but not most). For english riding, especially as you advance to higher levels of competition you would be looking at a thoroughbred, a warmblood of some kind, or a cross between the two.
My personal favorite breed is an Oldenburg, but thats because I'm biased :).
2006-07-21 19:22:40 · answer #3 · answered by sheerpanache 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you read up on horses history you can find out the specific reason for the different breeds and match one that suits you. Horses have been bred to do sooo many things, it really depends on what discipline you want to do.
2006-07-21 21:27:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends entirly on your riding ability now, what you want to be doing in the future, what disipline you ride, if you want to be able to do lots of different things, or focus on one thing. It depends on where you live, what you can afford, and how much help you have availible to you. It depends on your personal preferance, and what kind build of horse you feel comfortable on.
If your serious about getting a horse, try to find an instructor in your area.
I have a Quarter horse/ morgan cross that I find very versitle, calm and willing to learn, and I know another QH/ Morgan cross who has a similar personality, exept she was abused and isn't very brave.
2006-07-21 19:57:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The breed of horse you want depends on what you want it for. Several of my cuzins own horses. In my opinion quarter horses are the best because they are great for barrel racing.
2006-07-21 19:01:43 · answer #6 · answered by ~Redneck*Woman~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is according to what you want to do with the horse....a quarter horse is a good all purpose horse....I like (never owned) paint horses.
2006-07-21 19:00:24 · answer #7 · answered by Suzie Q 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in my opinion, quarter horses are one of the best all-around breeds. i don't own one anymore, nor do they excell at my sport in higher levels, but they're very versatile and can be ridden english or western. they have great temperaments and are usually very laid back. they're great first horses, and great friends.
2006-07-21 18:58:21 · answer #8 · answered by WRX Girl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Arabian. Many people argue but they learn the quickest and they are the best companions. I have 2 Arabians and they go just the way I want.
2006-07-21 23:33:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a Tennessee Walker. And that is my favorite breed because of its gait.
2006-07-21 21:02:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋