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What is the best breed of horse for a beginner/advanced rider?
I will be starting horseback riding lessons relatively soon, so I was wondering what breed would be best for a rider who has had more than 30 hours of riding experience? I have had experience in western and english riding, as well as bareback. I also know how to tack and groom. Thanks you in advanced!! : )
Have a great life! : )
I forgot to say: I will be taking these lessons at a family-friend’s farm where I know just about everyone there. Not just a lesson school somewhere. : )
Also: I know the breed doesn’t matter as much, but I’m asking about breeds because I wanted to know which ones would be less hot headed than others. And maybe if you could add what breeds are most hot headed? : ) Thanks : )
The horses breed isn’t as important as temperament as I’m sure you’ve heard before.
But the breed I find that pretty much all the horses have nearly the same temperament is the Belgian if you don’t mind the height and width they’re wonderful horses. They are usually a calm horses and of the ones I’ve met they are usually quick learners. If you want one that’s a little less bulky go for a belgian crossed with a lighter breed of horse. Then you can get the less bulkiness and the temperament.
I don’t much care for QH’s because I’ve never had good luck with them and don’t find them to be that great of a breed. But that’s my personal opinion.
May 14th, 2010 at 4:52 am
Quarter Horses and Paints are usually good beginner horses, because they are not hot headed, but every horse is different so you can’t be sure that every horse is going to be the same just because its the same breed.
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May 14th, 2010 at 5:36 am
The breed isn’t as important as the horse’s health and training. Really any horse could potentially suit you. The most common breeds you will come across are quarter horses and thoroughbreds.
If you are taking lessons, you usually don’t get to pick your horse. So it doesn’t matter anyway.
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May 14th, 2010 at 5:59 am
the breed is not nearly as important as the horses temperment. if you are going to be starting lessons you can ask the person giving you the lessons to asses your ability and make a recommendation for you. quarter horses, paints, appaloosas and other stock breeds are generally more even tempered but you have to evaluate each horse on its individual personality and not general assumptions about that breed. good luck!
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May 14th, 2010 at 6:18 am
Quarter Horse
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May 14th, 2010 at 6:26 am
I would say a paint horse; as in Paint the breed. 30 hours isn’t really anything, so probably that or a Quarter Horse. I’ve been riding for 14 out of 14 years of my life, and I ride a paint and she’s the best horse I’ve personally ever ridden. Also, if you’re just taking lessons, they’re going to put you on whatever horse, they’re not going to ask you what breed you want to ride.
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May 14th, 2010 at 7:09 am
A morgan. I have a morgan with a GREAT mind and attitude. My 10 y/o sister rides her free with no problems, and i ride her bareback, halter and lead line.
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myself.
May 14th, 2010 at 7:25 am
Well in general some breeds are less hot headed then others. Like an arabian,thoroughbred, and saddle breed are hot headed and get hyper. SOme are calm but qh are great very good minded horses.
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May 14th, 2010 at 7:43 am
The breed is not what you should be worrying about. You need to be looking for something that has the proper temperament and experience level for what you want to do. Sure some breeds are generally calmer than others, but that never applies to every single horse. Look for a nice calm, older (10/12+) horse, that has enough experience with what you want to do. And please do not buy a horse without the help of a professional!! If you have to ask the question you need help buying something suitable. Go take lessons somewhere on a lesson horse for a while and when you and your trainer feel that you are ready to own, look for something together. Good luck!!
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May 14th, 2010 at 8:07 am
It really depends on what kind of lessons you will be getting.
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May 14th, 2010 at 8:44 am
a quarter horse is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! trust me you wont regret it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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May 14th, 2010 at 9:03 am
Breed really isn’t important. And if you are taking lessons on a school horse provided by the barn then you probably won’t get much say in breed. All that matters is that the horse is trained well and is calm and responsive (although school horses can be lazy).
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May 14th, 2010 at 9:35 am
The horses breed isn’t as important as temperament as I’m sure you’ve heard before.
But the breed I find that pretty much all the horses have nearly the same temperament is the Belgian if you don’t mind the height and width they’re wonderful horses. They are usually a calm horses and of the ones I’ve met they are usually quick learners. If you want one that’s a little less bulky go for a belgian crossed with a lighter breed of horse. Then you can get the less bulkiness and the temperament.
I don’t much care for QH’s because I’ve never had good luck with them and don’t find them to be that great of a breed. But that’s my personal opinion.
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Owner of a Belgian cross and worked with Belgians.