which horse should it be?

Question

What is a good horse breed for a 12 year old? will be used for trail riding and western pleasure and also do you know of any places that teach barrel racing near Wyhteville VA

Answer 1

pony

Answer 2

You shouldn't single out any breeds or age for a horse. Every horse is different so there is no guarantee that if someone were to say quarter horse that the first 10 you'd go to look at would be great horses.
If you're looking for a horse that is seasoned start going to events in your area. Start asking some of the people at these events if they know or are they selling any horses that are seasoned and kid gentle. Many of the riders at play days, rodeos, and other equitation events are looking to sell their horse they have now to graduate to a more competitive horse. The horse they may be selling could be a great beginners horse that has had a lot of experience, is sound, healthy, and has a lot of miles left on them.
Before you even think of buying though make sure you are financially ready and able to take care of a horse. They are expensive and take a lot of time and patience.
Also, before you even buy- have a vet do a check on the horse to check for illness, soundness, and see if the horse is able to perform and do what you are going to be asking for.

Answer 3

okay barrel racing you will need a quarter horse most likely,
and just find some that the 12 y.o. really likes and get's along with good. Sometimes it can be tricky, it can be a unfriendly kid horse but have a certain bond with a certain person.
also if just for trail riding and western pleasure 1 horse could be
the Tennesee Walking Horse! Hope you have fun, and goodluck!

Love ,
Mickey


p.s.
try finding horses from animal shelters or horse shelters,
you can work very little on certain horses!

Answer 4

You don't even need a specific breed. Any horse listed as "Grade" or "quarter horse cross" will be sufficient. Since trail riding and speed events are what the rider is interested, I highly recommend finding a local "grade" horse to start with. They are more affordable and usually already trained for the trail.

It's more important to find a horse that has the right personality and training. Breed is only a secondary concern. My first horse was "grade" and she was perfect. An easy keeper, easy to train and very easy to get along with.

Good luck in your horse search! :)

Answer 5

A Quarter horse. especially if you are showing them. quarter horses place well in the show ring, have the endurance for trail riding, the grace and beauty for western pleasure, and the stamina and muscle for barrels. Ive shown horses for over 10 years now and all i will ever ride, and show will be q.h. they are also great for any age and any riding ability. good luck and I hope this helps. I hope you get the horse of your dreams and get to start barrels soon. I do showing and gymkhanas and love barrel racing. lookis like we have something in common!

Answer 6

Personally I think that quarters are great horse's. Stay away from warm bloods. Quarter horse's are a great all around breed. And I have also had great luck with POA' s. But the child might be getting to big for a POA. It is hard finding that one horse for your child. I grew up riding for as long as I can remember. My parents put me on anything and let me go. But now that I am a parent it was so hard for me to let go of the rein's for the first time and let both my children go ride. Take your time and I would also think about buying a older horse too that is a push button horse.

Answer 7

Breed isn't important at all...any horse with the right temperment is what you should look for.
I have 2 arabians, 1 pinto and 1 paint that would be awesome for someone of that age...it's just training and temperment..not due to breed, but just who the horse is.
I tend to prefer (well trained) arabians for children, because arabs tend to be more attuned to their rider than most other breeds...but if you have a high spirited, rambunctious child...arabians could be a bad mix, as arabs tend to behave as their owner expects them to behave or behave around them.
This is just my personal preference though...My arab gives lessons to new riders, had done barrel racing when she was younger, rides western/english and austrailian and does cutting and team penning. SHe's also the one I know will be steady and sure on the trail..no matter what. But I expect her to be that way..and viola she is!
don't look for breed was my ultimate point, look for temperment.

Answer 8

American Quarter Horse
Appaloosa
American Paint Horse
Arabian
Pintabian (Pinto Arabian)
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I own a Pintabian my-self and they are wonderful horses. They can do almost ANYTHING! My horse is trained for Bareback, Hackamore, Western Pleasure, Poles, English Pleasure, and I am beginning to train it for Jumping-:D-All these horses can do every discipline you want to teach it.

Answer 9

a Quarter Horse would do just fine they do trails and barrels

Answer 10

a quorter horse or paint breed would be good there calm for the most part and are verry level headed. plus they can bee great trail barrl and westurn pleasure horses trust me myne are

Answer 11

Really breed has nothing to do with it......really the only ones that are fiery are thoroughbreds....and even then it is hard to make generalizations..........maybe you should be looking for proper temperament and size..........it is hard enough finding horse with the right tempermant, size, location, and price..........don't make it harder by adding a breed.....