What breed (of horse) would you recommend?

Question

For a rider who is:
- a begginer
- tall (5'7")
- interested in english pleasure, maybe jumping after more lessons

Also, what age should the horse be?

Answer 1

I would say a horse over 16h and a horse that is at least 5yrs with a lot of miles on it.
I would stay away from TBs and Arabs unless they are a lot older and very calm. Hot bloods are usually not the best for a beginner rider. There are some exceptions, of course, but not many. They were bred to be fast and hot.
I may be biased because I breed them, but if you are looking for cheap, dependable, and athletic, I would say get a draft cross, preferably a clyde or percheron. In most cases, the draft in them keeps them calm, nonspooky, dependable, and larger boned. The cross (finer boned QH, warmblood, TB, etc) keeps them athletic. Plus you can usually get them pretty cheap b/c of them being a cross.

For english pleasure- you want a horse with a longer legged appearance. Stocky horses usually do not do as well in the show ring.
Draftcrosses are very competitive in the show ring, just gaining popularity now though. We sold a couple foals out: One shire/appendix just sold to the Sweet and Low company as a 5 yr old jumping horse for 45,000. Another TB/clyde just sold for 14,000 for a small adult/ child intermediate jumping horse. Kicking ourselves now b/c we sold both for about $1200. We don't jump though, and they were too flat for dressage. Oh well.

Answer 2

Quarter Horses are one of the calmest and best first horses, I also had an appendix (Quarter horse Thoroughbred cross) that I did really well with showing in the hunter division. I would really say a Quarter Horse they are very versatile and easy to work with. Age really depends on the horse, I had a 4 year old that was the calmest horse alive, but usually going above the age of 8 is a good safe bet. By that time they have settled down and have had some time to mature.

Answer 3

OK to start aspen is a moron..... Thoroughbred's only get stupid and crazy cause people like her dont know how to ride....... a horse is not crazy unless u make it that way.... i will say this.. thoroughbreds and Arabs are more "sensitive" than other breeds when it comes to being hit or abused and thats why they end up crazy.... i would not suggest a "certain" breed. all breeds have certain traits and looks that are unique.... i would suggest finding a trainer that can help u find the ''horse" for u. u want something that is broke very well, that has a lot of "miles" on it for what u want to pursue. most likely something between the ages of 10 and up. u dont want anything to old because it would have to be retired in a few years(old as in over 20-still has a few years left but not for hard work). who ever gives u lessons should be able to help u find something just for u. happy hunting! and good luck!

Answer 4

in the beginning, a palomino isn't a breed. Its a colour. 2d, how plenty journey do you have driving horses? you ought to take driving classes from a consultant for a minimum of two years till now even questioning of having a horse. And do lots of examine, horses are sooooo confusing to shelter!!! next, the breed relatively does not remember in any respect. Its the guy horse. you could no longer say each and every quarter horse as an occasion is easy going and good for novices. Its no longer real. additionally, horses do no longer are available white. they are called greys, whether they provide the impact of being white. they have black pores and skin, so can't be considered white. The horses that are relatively a white colour and have pink pores and skin even have blue eyes and are called cremellos, that are very uncommon and suitable. go searching for a horse that fits you, no longer in accordance with breed, yet on temperment, guidance, and basic suitability to you as a rider.

Answer 5

I believe a quarter horse. At least 14.3 hands or so and at least over 6 years old. She or he should have been bombed proof on trails so in the ring and the barn the skiddishness is out of them! They are not terribly expensive and do not have terrible personality traits. I have been around horses all my life. A quarter horse can do anything and are mentally sound, can jump, do dressage, ride western and really good on trails. They have a very sound mind, feet and legs. The most important thing-if you change from english to western to jumping etc., the quarter horse is good all round and accepts changes readily. I chose one last year, she rode western and trails, I changed her to medium size jumps english, and now we are loving dressage. She still remembers all the discliplines in the past. She is 15 and now my 8 year old beginner can do anything with her.
I highly recommend one~!

Answer 6

if i was u i would get a quarter horse because they are a really good horse for begginers. i would get an expericenced horse that has been riddin many many times and already knows how to jump. mainly you want a horse that is bombproof and is very gentle, and you do not want a young horse or a green horse. i would probally get a horse that is anywhere from 9-14year old horse since you are a begginer. and i would get a horse that is about 15.5-16 hands tall.

Answer 7

What is in your area and price range??

Find a local trainer and seek their advice on what breed of horse will best be suited for what riding discipline you are seeking to take on.

Many people will say this breed of horse is the "best" for this or that, but every breed of horse will have some animals as an indiviual that are outstanding in anything.

Contact a trainer and go from there. This will also benefit you for having a knowledgeable horse person along to test ride horses before purchase.

Answer 8

I would have your riding instructor help you find a suitable horse.You definitely DO NOT want a young,green horse.I would recommend something over 7 yrs of age. The breed of the horse really depends on what type of riding/showing you plan on doing in the future.

Answer 9

well i grew around horses all my life if ur taking lesons well u should as ur trainer or teacher but the horse should not be younger than 2or3 years old if u ride a horse so young it can make their spine mess up but for me i love shier horses i dont know if i spelled that right but yeah i have 3 shier horses adn they are tall and im 5'7 so that the horse a like

Answer 10

my 1st horse was a 24 year old hanoverian, and she was very sweet, and a good horse to start with. i would suggest getting a well traind horse.i have a TB up for adoption, and he is a VERY sweet horse. he is 17, and has done jumping, racing, ect. i think you should go to www.bitshorseadopt.org and they've got some horses up for adoption, including my TB- Homer. DO NOT get the paso fino LadyBug. she still needs training- she's my other horse. check it out. trained Paso Fino's are good too. LadyBug is mostly spook-proof!