Hello. I am an adult show competitor and board with my professional trainer year round.
The answer to your question is: great
I love my gelding, Riley, very very much! He is like one of my children. Good luck, honey....horse's and showing are great.
2007-02-19 05:16:15
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answered by demongelding1@hotmail.com 3
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Because riding is a team sport - of the horse and rider - it is important that you buy a horse that suits the temperament and style of the rider. A nervous, fearful rider should have a calm horse that will not react in kind. A child should not have a horse or pony that will bolt. An experienced rider will want a sensitive horse that responds to the slightest commands.
Before you decide to buy a horse of your own, you should already have some riding experience or have taken riding lessons. Once you understand your riding abilities and limitations, you will be in a better position to choose a horse with a temperament that will suit you.
You should also consider the type of riding you intend to do. "English" riders may want a purely pleasure horse for riding "on the flat." Other "English" riders may want a horse that will jump, or even one that can be taken on the hunt field. "Western" riders may want a horse to use for trail riding, working cattle, or other "Western" show events.
Whichever style of riding you prefer, it is best if the first horse you buy is already "schooled." First-time horse owners should avoid younger animals that require a lot of training. An older horse that already has the skills you need is usually a better buy for the first-time owner and younger rider.
2007-02-19 10:28:41
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answered by Duke 2
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I would like to show on the hunter/jumper circuit, so I'd want a horse who is over 16 hands, is not too old, and likes to move. I prefer the character of the Thoroughbred, but I like Arabians and Trakehners too. I think I'd prefer a bay just because they look cleaner than other horses most of the time, but with the right markings I'd probably accept a grey.
Getting a horse is all about what you want to do with it. TBs most of the time don't show in a lot of western classes. And if you're looking for a nice lesson horse for a lot of children to ride, older Quarter Horses are generally more relaxed and easy going than other breeds. Different horses have different attitudes about working and that's actually more important than which breed you choose... if you're more of a nervous person or if you're a beginner who hasn't handled a lot of horses before you should go with a well behaved horse who moves slowly and doesn't spook very often... but if you want to do rodeo things with things like barrel racing or pole bending or reining or a jumpers class, you want a horse who is going to move, not one that stands still as you hit it with your crop.
Make sure you try out the horse before you decide to buy it... you should ride it first, but you absolutely must at least walk it around to see if you like its temperament.
2007-02-19 14:24:07
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answered by kmnmiamisax 7
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only get a horse if you are going to take care of it, it is ALOT of work so make sure u are ready to get one.
2007-02-19 13:13:36
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answered by John Cena ♥'s Me 3
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It would have a machine gun mounted on it, and and and laser vision, and oh oh oh and it would be a billion feet tall, lol!! No seriously, it would be brown and kinda tall.
2007-02-19 10:27:34
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answered by jm42445 5
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