What color should I choose?

Question

I am going to pick out my new horse and I need a back up in chase there's two I like the same. The back up plan is the horses color.I don't want another palomino because I'm afraid I will think of my old horse to much and I won't bond with the new one and I my mom says I can't get a white (gray) quarter horse because it will get to dirty and I don't want a dark colored horse because I live in Florida.

So if you will pick a color out of the following a a little reason why I will be greatful.

the colors are:
Red Roan
Blue Roan
Red Dun
Buckskin
Sorrel

Thanks so much for your help!!

I'm not picking on color I know you pick a horse that matches to you the most and all that but i'm picking out of 57 horses

Answer 1

You should always pick a horse based on how well its matched to you. If you're young and need a slower safer animal, get the one that has the most of those qualities.

No two horses are trained and schooled the exact same way, and each has their own personality.

Pick the one that feels the safest while you're on it, and responds the best to your cues.

Dont pick based on color :) Its not a safe idea.

Answer 2

You're picking out of 57 horses? good luck with that....
anyway, like everyone else said, no 2 horses will be exactly the same, even when picking from 57. Color should be the last thing you look at to decide unless you are buying a horse to breed for a specific color, or plan on showing on a color breed circuit.
Having said that, I personally would choose the buckskin or red dun, both of these colors can be registered buckskin, and be shown on the buckskin circuit which is a fun place to show.

Answer 3

Yeah so i know you already know this... but please dont choose your horse based on the color! i know we all have preferences but if you go looking for a horse with a certain color you have in mind, then you could be missing out on other horses you like better. I do agree that not wanting a dark one because you live in the heat is a valid reason, and not wanting a palomino so you wont think of your old horse is valid too.
Ok so beyond the whole "dont pick for color" thing.... if you REALLY like two horses equally.... personally i LOVE buckskins and duns, they are the most gorgeous color, next to liver chestut (because i have a beautiful liver chestunt)

Answer 4

You shouldn't choose based on color. A horse can't help that it was born with its color. As for grays getting dirty, no matter what color horse you get, they WILL get dirty, and there's no such thing as a perfectly clean horse. Somewhere, under all that hair, is a dust of dirt, sitting there, waiting to be discovered. It should suit your needs more than its looks. An "ugly" horse (I don't believe ANY horse is ugly) that has a straggly mane and odd-colored coat could be conditioned to look healthier, still maintaing that "hobo horse" look, but be the best horse you've ever ridden. A dark grullo gelding at my rescue barn, I can honestly say, I've felt his coat on the hottest of days, and he was just as hot as all of the other horses, so it really depends on the horse.

Answer 5

You cant be picky about the color of ur horse... i can understand not wanting certain colors but dont let that influence ur decision,

Example: I hate chestnuts and said that I would never get one, and the next thing I know my horse I have now is a chestnut and I couldn't ask for a better horse will have had him 2 yrs in july

Answer 6

Well you obviously must know that temperment and obedience and matchability come before color...at least I hope you have that 'horse' sense...haha. Please don't chose just on color.

Personally my FAVORITE is Buckskin...my second favorite is Blue Roan...they are because of the odd coat color coupled with a darker mane and tail. I'm not fond of the red roan, red dun or sorrel...they're just boring colors. If it were me, I would also look for odd or cool markings that could make your horse very unique! =D

happy horse hunting! (only to buy, of course! ;D )

Answer 7

Since it's just your back up plan to pick one of 2 equals.... I like buckskins the most! Their black points with black mane and tail really gives them flash. If not a buckskin then a red dun, their primitive markings and the darker mane and tail offset their lighter color nicely.

Good luck and enjoy your new horse!

Answer 8

This is just my opinion,but if I were you,I would get a sorrel horse or a buckskin horse. They are both very beautiful colors for a horse. Just choose which color you feel looks good with the breed of horse you're getting.

Answer 9

Red Roan nice, Blue Roan nice, Red dun nice, Buckskin, My choice, Sorrel Nice, I have running qtr broodmares with dorsal stripes, I like the bucks for a nbr of reasons, Look great under saddle, they have a strong appearance and presence about them.

However this little horse if your choice, You have to like how she or he is going to present themselves to you. Heat doe's not play a factor in Fl in reguards to the color of a Horse,
My farm is in Florida and i have been breeding them here for the past 25 years, Choose what you like, and best fits your discipline. good luck and take care/

Answer 10

Honey, a good horse is a good horse, and if you are choosing a horse based upon color, or NOT choosing one based upon color, you could either end up with a problem horse or could end up missing out on a great horse. THink of the old addage..."Don't judge a book by its cover"...