What type of horse is the best?

Question

I would love to own my own horse but I have no Idea where to start and what to get... I would like somehing between the heights of 16hh and 16.3hh

Answer 1

Well no horse breed is the best because they're all good for their purposes. Personally my favorite is the thoroughbred. Mine is about 16hh, although TBs can range from 15hh-18hh. I don't know whether I'd recommend a TB as your first horse though. If you've worked with them before, it would be fine. But TBs tend to be a bit more high strung than other horses. Still, if you want to do anything English, I'd recommend a TB over any other breed.

TBs don't really do western, so if you're looking for a western horse, I'd go with a quarter horse. Unless you get a really young QH, they tend to be a lot calmer than the TB. QHs are usually smaller than TBs, but they can be 16hh. You could also get an appendix quarter horse as they tend to be taller. If you want to do western, especially something like trail, you don't want a huge horse... 16hh would be fine, but the smaller horses at my barn tend to be better at trail than the bigger ones because they can manage where their legs go between the poles better... i don't really know why that is.

Paints are ok too. Tthey tend to be more western than english. And they tend to be a little more high strung like the TB.

Appaloosas can do pretty much anything. They have a range of sizes... there's one at my barn who's 16hh. He's an english hunter jumper, but most of the appaloosas I have seen are western... in my experience, the appaloosa seems to be a little slower and lazier than other horses. I've never ridden one that really really wanted to go. I've been able to push them forward enough, but I've always used a crop when riding an appaloosa.

Warmbloods are ok too... usually for english. A little high strung and a little smaller and bulkier than the TB. It's kinda more of a TB personality in a QH body.

Arabians and Morgans are both really high strung. I've ridden arabians both english and western. They're kinda the opposite of the appaloosa... arabians like to move. I think of Morgans as more englishy, but we have an old morgan lesson horse who goes western.

I hope that helps. Still my favorite is the TB, but for western i'd have to suggest the QH.

Answer 2

I have a 15.1 Paint mare, not what I thought I would get, but I was so impressed with her calmness, I couldn't pass her up. I read a lot of answers for TB (probably because you posted under racing), but look beyond the typical.
Paints and Quarters are good solid horses.
If you have money to spend look at Andalusians or Frisians. Warmbloods are very versatile.
Your best bet though is to ask your trainer what they would recommend for you. If you are not taking riding lessons from anyone than don't buy a horse. Horses are not like normal pets, they can't just live in your backyard. Try leasing a horse before buying one so that you learn how much work owning a horse is.

Answer 3

Thoroughbreds are often that height. They are good English pleasure/jumping horses. Thoroughbreds can be a bit hot headed and may spook easier than other breeds.

If you like Western riding, you could try to find a Quarter Horse. They tend to be a bit shorter, but are well muscled. Quarter horses are very versatile and go English and Western, plus they are more calm than a Thoroughbred!

Another good breed is an Arabian. They tend to be a bit more hot-headed, and smaller, but they are also very versatile. Plus, they are absolutely gorgeous!

It's funny, I set out looking for a gelding about that size....first time around I got a 15.1hh Arabian, and the second time I got a 15hh Arab, and a 15.2hh Quarter Horse! All are mares!

Sometimes the right horse may not fit with what you originally set out looking for. It is much more important to get the skill set and personality that matches yours than how big they are or what they look like!

Just remember, when you are looking at horses, work with them on the ground, test ride, and most importantly, get a vet check before purchasing!

Answer 4

It does not continually remember on the breed of the pony. greater of it relies upon on the pony and it is character. you may have a TB who has greater of a "green" rider character than a Morgan who could be severe lively at circumstances. Sorry if this is a sprint confusing to comprehend. What i'm attempting to assert is that merely make certain you have looked at different horses and tried them out until now you merely purchase. Ask quite some questions. Like I suggested...a definite horse isn't suitable...it relies upon on the pony, no longer the breed.

Answer 5

Okay first when you start off with your first horse, you don't get one that is that tall you should start off with one that is at least in the 15hh area.
They type of horse that is the best for begginers would probably be a Quarter Horse, that is a gelding around 15-up year old.


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Answer 6

Rather than look at horses by breed look at horses who have the ability to do the sport you are going to use the horse for.
I ride off track thoroughbreds. I ride mostly westen and do alot of trails and many are great at it. I also ride english and do some jumping and dressage to round out the training on my horses.
You need to find a horse whose tempermant matches your ability to ride and one that can and likes to do the sport you are going to do most often.

Answer 7

The best horse is in a can - labelled DOG FOOD!