For a first time rider should I get a mare, stallion or gelding?

Answer 1

A mare is a good one to start with. A gelding is also an exellent choice. Stallion not so much. If you get a stallion they are much rougher than the others. It is better to have an older or more experienced horse.

Answer 2

well, theres pros and cons of each. Mares do get into heat and can have what some people call PMS, and become moody. most people will agree.

geldings can show stallion like behavior, but in general can be more reliable once they get all hormones out of their system.

Stallions have a lot of hormones, and can be VERY aggressive and stubborn, and it intensifies a TON when there are mares or other stallions are around. Stallions are less trustworthy, just like un neutered dogs cant be trusted 100% not to hump something. :)

i suggest a gelding, it is just the lowest risk. BUT, you should decide based on the horse. go visit a few geldings and a few mares, and see what each one is like, you should look at older more experienced horses :)

Answer 3

A gelding because with a mare you have to deal with an attitude once a month and a stallion is just to unpredictable and unsafe for a first timer. Ive been riding for a long time and have been around horses even longer and Im still scared to ride a stallion.

Answer 4

For a first time rider I would highly discourage a stallion. A gelding would probably be best, because mares can be a bit moody....... not all, but they can't help their hormones. Where as geldings don't have those hormones (for the most part) rushing through their veins.

I started out on a gelding, but have ridden mares ever since.

Answer 5

Start with a mare, an older and experienced on would be best. Then as you progress, a gelding. Save the stallion for when you have enough confidence that the animal knows you are in charge.

They can sense uncertainty, and fear.

I could be wrong, but since you have asked, I assume a little uncertainty.

My daughter never met a situation she couldn't handle. The first time she got on a horse, it was a stallion that few could ride. He started to act up, and I hear (thankfully I was not there) she walloped him between the ears with her little fist and said "Knock it off", and he did!

Good luck.

Answer 6

The first horse I got is a mare and she is a real problem "every once and awhile". Geldings don't get this way. (I have a mare and a gelding so I'm comparing them) Stallions errr....not a good choice for most adults let alone children! Good luck with your choice. When it comes right down to it, each horse is as individual as we are. Just because my mare has PMS does not mean they all will act like her!!!

Answer 7

A gelding. Mares can be cranky when they're in heat and a stallion, forget it. Stallions are dangerous, and for a first time rider a stallion is a tragedy waiting to happen.

Geldings are much quieter and better behaved and you don't have to worry about him going berserk when he smells a mare in season or sees another male.

Answer 8

You need to first check out different horses. Each one is unique. Walk with them, talk with them, etc, and ask the owner how that particular horse was raised, used, and who rode it the most. Then when you ride it, you'll know from the horses' reactions if he/she is accepting you, and vice versa. Mares can be hard during their "heat" cycles, as can stallions.while mares are in heat. I also had a gelding that was "proud cut". All in all, don't just jump in a buy a horse, buy a partner that you will be spending alot of time with, where the both of you enjoy it. Good luck, and happy trails!

Answer 9

Definitely a older geld. between 10-20 because they are the best a mare is OK but they tend to be stubborn and they have an attitude.

Answer 10

DON'T get a stallion. both mares and geldings are good. go with a trainer to look at horses.