Comments on: What kind of horse is best for a beginner trail rider (breed, age, etc)?

By: curious james

curious james — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 03:50:59 +0000

one that has already been turned into dog food.
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By: Legs0174555

Legs0174555 — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 03:39:59 +0000

most horses that are breed for "ranch work" or western pleasure riding make excellent trail horses. i prefer quarter horses because they are breed for strong legs, heart, lungs and calm temperament. you'll want to look for a horse at least 8 years old and is recommended for kids or beginners, horses use for western style riding lessons would be a good option. horses from trail riding stables are good as well just make sure the one you pick isn't "stuck in follower mode" a good trail horse should be able to move independently of the herd as well as with it.
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By: naturalblonde777

naturalblonde777 — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 02:59:59 +0000

quarter horses are calm and laid back which makes them excellent for beginners. they are also quite muscular. an older quarter horse would be great but not so(10-15 would be great) old that he/she just kind of do a sunday morning stroll down the trails. but when you get more experianced don't plan on galloping a quarter horse for a long time in the open fields becuase they lack stamina on sprinting. when you get more experianced you may want to turn to a younger arabian, they make great endurance horses but arabians can be quite highstrung. good luck! hope i helped:)
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By: ridinhorsegurl

ridinhorsegurl — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 02:37:59 +0000

depending on wether you chose to ride western or english. for western try:
~quater horses- older years, 8 – 20
~paints- older years, most tend to be kinda fiesty 12-18
english:
~tennesee walking horse- very good for trail riding the have the smoothest and straightest walk. – i’d say 5 to and older age.
~ thoroughbreds van be great trail horses – but this is for some trails with jumps because they are excited by new places and these horses are very eager to please their riders – definitlely buy one in its older years. 14 and up
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By: Hilgo Grey

Hilgo Grey — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 02:01:59 +0000

Age: Anything 12 and older is usually good. Some horses can trail ride into their late 20s and 30s! Though sometimes by 12 they can be set in their ways. There are also a lot of good younger trail horses. Each horse varies.

Breeds: Quarter Horse, Paint Horse, Morgan, Tennessee Walking Horse (non-performance), Missouri Foxtroter, Spotted Saddle Horse, Kentucky (and Rocky) Mountain Horses/Ponies, Racking Horses, Mules, Appaloosas, Mountain Pleasure Horses, Pasos, Walkaloosas, Morabs, Arabs.

But, temper is the key. A particular Thoroughbred may be a better trail horse than a Missouri Foxtrotter is.

Good luck in your search.
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By: Carina

Carina — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 01:52:59 +0000

probably an older, 17 or 18 year old quarter horse, that knows it all, is gentle and sweet, and is easy to ride.

http://www.aqha.com

there is some info on their breed.
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By: horselover

horselover — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 01:19:59 +0000

probably a quarter horse but you would have to get to know the animal to find out if they are good and calm
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By: giddyup_clip_clop_gal .

giddyup_clip_clop_gal . — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:32:59 +0000

I would say a quarter horse would be great!!:) I would think that you would want one that's older than 5!! good luck on the trails!!!:)
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By: nina.goodger

nina.goodger — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:24:59 +0000

standardbred
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By: Kendall

Kendall — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:13:59 +0000

An old and calm quarter horse
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