I have a Quarter Horse that is 15.2hh and he is jumping 2'6 courses and 2'11 at home...I am thiking about moving up to 2'9 for shows and planning on getting another larger horse since I ma getting tall and it is a bit hard on my horse going past 2'6. I will still be keeping my Quarter Horse just because he has an awesome personality and he is my first horse(I will still show him also)but I just need to know what is another good calm breed...I don't want a Thoroughbred because Ijust don't do well with them(I love there looks just can't ride them for some reason)I was thinking of a large Appendix or a Dutch Warmblood?...and suggestions?!?!
2007-08-01 08:45:29 · 6 answers · asked by Jaime M 4 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
oh, don't get me wrong Thoroughbreds are my favorite breed actually I just am not very good with extremely high strung horses I ahve ridden Thoroughbreds I ahve like though and I really beging to like Appendixes doesn anyone have an experience woth Appendixes...I am also quite a good rider...I have ridden gaited horses before and they just aren't my thing =(
Oh, and I have an Arabian love them very much =D but I am just a little to tall for the majority of them (5'7 and growing)I sadly do the best with ponies but as you can see I am just a LITTLE to big for them lol =)
2007-08-01 08:58:19 · update #1
Oh and my granfather works in Flordia so I know there are alot of good horses i Ocala so get a specific breed wouldn't be that hard since almost everything is in Flordia...including imported Warmbloods =)
2007-08-01 10:22:33 · update #2
There is a few breeds that by nature that are calmer then others, but really is more to the individual horse personalty.
You should stay away from the hot bloods (Arabians, Thoroughbred) and I'm sure the cold bloods (drafts, Clydesdale,Percheron) will be to big for you.
So that really leaves the warm bloods.
I personally like any the the German breeds (Hanoverian, Oldenburg,Holsteiner) they seam to have a nice balance between temperament, willingness to work and size. They also seam to be a favorite with Hunters and Jumpers, and there's many in dressage.
My suggestion it to look for a more recessive horse.
When looking at a field of horse that is walking, they will be towards the back of the line; or the horse that backs away quickly when another horse picks on it. They also need to be curious.
This question would be a good one for Starlight 1 to answer.
- You may have notice I have a quarter horse. -
2007-08-01 08:57:04 · answer #1 · answered by rob u 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you're looking specifically into a taller jumping horse I'd say look into warmbloods of all sort. Sometimes it just depends on the individual. A very popular cross has been an Arab to a draft mare. You get the size and mellow demeanor of the dam and the higher energy and stamina of the sire. I've heard that the Holsteiners are decently calm but I don't know how common they are around you. Another breed that make a suprising jumper and is generally quite calm is the Standardbred. Most common in harness racing I've known many retrained as jumpers, the pacers have an awesome smooth gait. They certainly have the size and train well if you look into them be cautious of overly straight shoulders and front pasterns that can cause future problems.
Good luck
2007-08-01 16:02:37 · answer #2 · answered by emily 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a warmblood would be something to look into.
I have an appendix gelding, he is pretty big (16.1hh), stocky, and is absoultly dead quiet (this is more due to how he was raised then his breed though)
I have met appendix's that are high strung and very high energy, and others that are very quiet and mellow like a quarter horse. Try looking at dreamhorse.com, search for horses in the height range you are looking at, with the skill jumping and see what comes up. Go more on the individual horse rather then breed sterotypes.
2007-08-01 17:24:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friends had a Tennessee Walking Horse and I've fallen in love with this breed. Calm, gentle, and like a Cadillac to ride with their lovely gait. Not really a breed used much in jumping though I think.
2007-08-01 15:50:18 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I perfer Appaloosas. They can be big, gentle, and easily trained for a number of things, and are easy to care for.
Any horse you get can have a calm demeanor....just as well as any breed can have a mean streak. It all depends on the horse and it's breeding.
2007-08-01 15:55:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ohh please reconsider thoroughbreds!! They are wonderful to ride. Its just a case of finding the right one for you probably.
2007-08-01 15:49:00 · answer #6 · answered by Sal*UK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋