What Breed?

Question

What breed of horse do you have and how does it act towards you in manner?

I am asking because I am in the process of getting a horse and just wanted to see how they typically acted with other people. I am trying to narrow my search down and remember other breeds that I love, I am currently on the choses of Quarter Horse, Arabian, Andalusian, Gypsy Vanner, Appaloosa, Morgan, and Pinto.
I worked with quarter horses years ago and work with Arabians, Morgans, and standardbreds right now. dont really care for the standardbred too much ignorance for my taste.

Arabians to point out to the sir I believe who said they hard to work with is kind of wrong I train and ride an arabian stallion and he was the easiest thing I have ever trained in my horse training years. but I am still young I am only 20 and have trained probably 10 horses thus far in my life.

Answer 1

There's a huge difference in price between QHs and pintos (pretty cheap) vs. andalusians and gypsy vanners. The later two are very expensive, ESPECIALLY Gypsies because they are so rare.

Also, just because someone has a horse of a particular breed that acts well towards them doesn't mean that all horses of that breed act the same way. The same idea applies to negative behaviors as well. You can't judge the entire breed by one horse, you have to look at each individual to see if they have the qualities that you want. I would think that you would know this by now if you really have trained as much as you claim....

Answer 2

I wish I knew why you were asking, so I could answer better for you. I am a Certified Vet Tech, and have worked with a lot of horses. Lots of breeds.

If you are looking for a friendly horse, easier to handle and be around, these come to mind: Quarter Horse, Morgan, Paso Fino, Peruvian Paso. These are all smaller horses with the exception of a Quarter Horse, that averages 14 to 16.5 hands, so they can be big. Draft horses are huge, but are often very sweet. These would be like Belgians, Percherons, Clydesdales, etc.

Mini horses are notoriously temperamental, but aren't big enough to hurt you so people really like having them around.

Some you want to avoid if you are not very experienced - these are wonderful breeds, but more difficult temperamentally on average: Arabians, Thoroughbreds, Tennessee Walkers. These are also bigger - especially the Thoroughbreds and T Walkers.

There are so many breeds out there - these are some of the more common. If you look up a good horse guide, they often list breeds and size and temperament.

Someone here mentioned an Andalucian - I haven't been around many, but I would guess they could be very nice since they are from the same lines as Paso Finos, etc. But do double check on that. Every breed can have one nice docile individual, while the breed as a whole is more difficult to handle.

Mostly, find a horse you like, and you can bond with, and that you are safe with. Good luck!

Answer 3

When looking for a horse temperment should come before breed, but I know everyone has their breed preferences (Including me, lol). I've worked with a few quarter horses, I like the breed but I don't like the industry, to much pressure on two year olds to make to the big time shows, ruins the young horses joints and all. My friend owned a two arab/half arabs. They were cute and the one was quite gentle, the other one was a complete nut though. My other friend owns a paint mare, she is a great little mare, but just like the QH industry they can put a bit to much pressure on the two year olds also. I own a morgan filly, she's a great little girl, but she can be a brat and hot at times. My neighbors morgans are all great, they are pretty laid back, I seemed to have gotten the hot one, lol. Anyway, good luck choosing a horse!

Answer 4

I've seen a lot of variations in horse behavior among horses of the same breed, so it's pretty hard to characterize.

I don't have a horse now, but I did have an appaloosa. He was high energy, not scared of anything, eager to run, and loved to herd. And he was good with kids and didn't like anyone who talked really loud. We got along well. I've known other apps that didn't act anything like this, so I figure in the end it's more about the individual than the breed. I've known deadheaded thoroughbreds and super peppy draft horses, mean geldings and well behaved in-your-pocket stallions.

Answer 5

I own an Arabian for almost 3 yrs. now, and wouldn't want another breed anymore. I bought him when he was 7 months old, and trained him pretty much myself. He was very easy to start. But Arabians are very smart horses. Sometimes they outsmart their owner. That's the problem. You have to make sure you know how to deal with a horse, and not let them get away with anything at all. On the other hand they are very fast learners, which makes it easy to train them.

Answer 6

I currently have an Andalusian, she's brave, courageous and athletic. Very friendly towards me, and has bonded well. My last horse, a Holsteiner, was incredibly athletic, outgoing and gregarious. He didn't bond the same way my Andalusian has, but he definitely knew I was mom and was kinder to me. I work with two Quarter Horses, one of whom has bonded deeply with me (comes across a huge pasture to say hi before I even call her), the other is quite happy to go back out with her boyfriends.

I'm not sure why you asked, but I hope this helps you out.

Answer 7

Currently, I have three minature house trained horses. I have a 31 inch gelded pinto that tends to be a little stand offish. He took on his mother's personality. His father was a very affectionate horse. I have a 34 inch gelded male that believes he can boss anyone around but me. He likes to hang close to me and listens to me, but doesn't anyone else. Then I have a 27 1/2 inch Palomino/Curley long hair mare that follows me everywhere. She hates it when I leave her behind to go out and do errans.``

If you are good to your horse and love your horse, it doesn't matter what their breeds are. They will love and be good to you in return. For the most part, they are one of the most naturally loving creatures around if they are treated right.

Answer 8

I have a thoroughbred. He is a very respectful horse. He will go out of his way not to walk into or over you. He is careful about stepping not stepping on you. His ground manners are excellent.
He is very bonded to me and will come when he sees me at the pasture gate.
He likes to be groomed and loves to trail ride.
He can be somewhat reactive to things he does not know but I am used to how he acts and it does not scare me at all. I know he does not buck or bolt and will only dance and prance when nervous.
He would not be a good beginners horse but I had lots of experience with thoroughbreds before I got him.

Answer 9

I have a thoroughbred and she is very sweet and always happy to see me. She has "off" days when she's crabby and doesn't want to work but all horses have those. We have like twin telepithy I swear. It's kind of funny. When you find a horse that you like you just ckick with them and it doesn't really matter about the breed.

Answer 10

I have a 3 1/2 yr old mare racking horse ...she treats me so well and i love her she has the best lope and she has so much patience toward me ! she is a real sweetheart the olny kind of horse that i will ever get and ever have gotten...!