WHich horse should I get?? Plzz Read details b-4 you answer!!!?

Question

I want a horse that can do trails, Barrells, and tons of other western stuff!! I know of Quarter Horses, and Paints. I was thinking along the lines of a palimino also are Holsteins good for western or English???? I am an advanced rider and i am needing a western horse camp for the summer co-ed or all girls is fine plzz answer if you know of any

THe only reason i want 2 know is b-cuz i am torn between which horse to get because i love them all if you are gonna be snobs then delete ur answers!!!!

Answer 1

For some of the people who answered this, just because someone is an advanced rider, doesn't mean they should know what breed of horse to buy......it's a huge descision, and so many breeds are so good for so many things.
It's a good question, and it's nice to see people doing research before they buy.
The few things you mention you want to do are a good broad spectrum of the qualities quarter horses maintain. Good trail horses, most barrel racing horses are qh, and most western disiplines done with qh.
I guess my first question would be is what you plan on doing with the horse after summer camp?
I tend to ignore breed and look at the abilities of the horse himself. Check out some websites like www.acmehorses.com, www.dreamhorse.com, www.equine.com. Talk to the current owners and find out what they have been used for, go see them and see how you get along with them.
Most horses have the potential to do what you want as long as they are trained and treated right. Find the horse that fits you, the one that makes you whole, and everything else will come.

Answer 2

Quarter Horses and Paints are both fine choices for trails and western pleasure. Other horses to consider would be Appaloosas, maybe a Morgan, or an Appendix. If you're cool with gaited horses, Missouri Fox Trotters, Paso Finos, and Tennessee Walkers can all be great western trail horses. Palaminos are more of a type than a breed. It's a color that can occur in many different horses, and I would avoid looking at color as your primary specification for a horse, as you might pass up a really nice horse because it's chestnut or bay, and choose an unsound horse just because it's a pretty color. Holsteins (or Holsteiners, as they are also called) are one of the many German warmblood breeds. They are predominantly English and excel in dressage and show jumping. They're also very costly, as are most warmbloods. You probably won't find one under thirty thousand dollars unless it's very young, very old, or lame. Personally, I recommend leasing a horse before you buy. It'll give you some idea of the kind of commitment it takes to own a horse. There are demands on your time and wallet that you might not have realized. If you do go ahead and buy a horse, I'd stick to something that at least over the age of eight and is well trained and sound. Make sure to get anything you're interested in vet checked to be on the safe side. And bring a trainer along to evaluate the horse's movement and temperament. Good luck.

Answer 3

Quarter Horses and Paints are very good choices. It sounds like you need a nice stock horse type, at least 7-9 years of age. I would also suggest a gelding over a mare. If you could find a horse that has been used for working cows or a ranch horse, you will find that they are very quiet and not easily spooked. Do not buy a horse because it is pretty or cheap. Riding is supposed to be fun, if you get scared, it ruins it!

Answer 4

If you are really an advanced rider, you should know this stuff. Quarter horses would do well with what you want to do. Paints (which I have) have turned into basic Quarter horses with color.
Palomino is a color and not a breed, and color has nothing to do with performance.
Where I live, Holsteins are dairy cows and don't like western or english. ;)

Answer 5

A good old QH is a you best bet for gameing and trails. Paint horses are just QH with some color. They are a bit more flahy but you should look at a lot before you buy. Make sure you get the right horse for you.

Answer 6

Holsteins are mainly used for english but can be used for western. but breeds don't mean much, really. i have a champion bloodline thoroughbred gelding that thinks he's a mountain horse. quarter horses are generally used for rodeo events as well as paints. if you want me to go into detail about what characteristics you should look for e-mail me.

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Answer 7

Quarter horses are best I think for western riding. they're quick and agile and from what i know of them they seem to have really good temperaments.

If you prefer something with a bit more "spice" try get ahold of a quarterhorse X arab, i had one and she was brilliant..did everything from barrel racing to showjumping and dressage.

Holsteins are better for English riding i think, but can do western.

at the end of the day i think you should just go and try out as many as you can, the most important thing is to get along with the horse, everything else comes naturally from there...as im sure you know!!!:)

and just ignore the snobs, they're not worth your time! Good luck, and happy riding.

Answer 8

Hey CowGirl
What's Up?
I think you best choice in western riding would be the quarter horse.
I ride western and I use Quarter horses I like them best for that kind of thing . :)
I have a Paint / Thoroughbred I haven't tried her in western yet
She is best with English

Hope this helped a little

Sadie

Answer 9

Get a Paint...they are Awesome at that stuff. Holsteins are better at English riding

Answer 10

Quarter Horse is best.

Morgan is good as well.

I wouldn't use a full blood arabian for that stuff, but half Arab/half Quareter Horse is okay.

Don't get a Thoroughbred or anything mixed with Thoroughbred unless you are suicidal, regardless of what others say.