Comments on: What breeds are most suitable for a novice rider?

By: yuzuyuanimelover

yuzuyuanimelover — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 03:58:59 +0000

you dont really get a breed for a novice rider because all breeds can be good each horse has its own personality and are completly different so you shouldt really be thinking about the breed so look for a horse that u like and is good to ride cos breeds dont matter hope i helped:)
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By: rockybaybee

rockybaybee — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 03:26:59 +0000

Well it all depends are height and all those people saying cobs, some cobs are really nice but some can be strong. Connemara’s are very friendly and willing to please they also have great jumping abilities. Another breed i would say is the welsh sec D some are a bit crazy or a little more advanced but most are lovely.It doesn’t really matter about breed to be honest, You can have to horses of the same breed and one be strong and speedy and one a plod just search for a beginners/ first horse they are usually very calm etc, Just go try some out and see what you like. hope this helps
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Me! i have owned many horses and spent this past year looking for a new one

By: blue.pony

blue.pony — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 02:40:59 +0000

cobs are the best novice rider horses you could get. a lot of pony breeds are good too, specially for kids learning to ride, like new forest, connemara, exmoor, dartmoor, welsh pony.
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By: Jess E

Jess E — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 02:12:59 +0000

i tend to dissagree with cobs being suitable for novices, i used to get told this all the time when i was first looking, i have recently bought a cob, who although safe, and sweet, is very strong riding and on the ground, and they will try to push you and if u are not confident enought will get the better of you, almost of my friends cobs are like this.
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By: He,he!

***He,he!*** — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 01:41:59 +0000

I’m not really certain on the breeds.
But something that is bomproof not to young and has been their done that.
Most cob are very good for novices, they are known for their good nature and ploddy/push button rides. They are never going to be top showjumpers or the best in dressage, but they are just kind family horses who love hacking and a bit of schooling and mabye popping over a fence of two.
My cousin has clydesdales for her novice riders.. even the stallions get used sometimes. They are so gentle and loving. Mind you I wouldn’t recommend it as a first horse, they are rather large…
Something like a dales X or welsh section D x just a pure mix of cob.

That’s just my opinion, because I love my cobs.

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By: see arr harr

see arr harr — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 01:02:59 +0000

A gypsy pony!

No seriously, a cob of some sorts. Some of the best novice rides are fairly dull looking cobs. For some reason people think that native ponies are nice steady plods – they’re not, they’re canny and will quickly get the better of a novice, even the kind and gentle ones. A hardworking Heinz 57 cob is best for beginners.
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By: Kallan

Kallan — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:47:59 +0000

In addition to the cob types, if it's not too big you could try an Irish Draught/Draught cross. A riding stable I worked at used them because they were solid and for the most part unflappable.
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By: twinkletoes

twinkletoes — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:25:59 +0000

well depends on your height etc.
if you are able to ride ponies new forest are brilliant, naughty temperment-very funny though!
welsh cobs are also very good
again all of these depend on the horse themselves!

it would better to look at horses which are experienced even if they have done eventing as these horse will be school masters and know their job. we had a tbx 15 ex eventer brilliant little horse knew his job and lovely to be around!!

good luck!!!
xx
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By: Helz

Helz — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:17:59 +0000

I live in the UK, you don’t tend to see many QHs around here.

Most cobs and cob-crosses are good all rounders with placid temperaments. If you are a small adult or a child, you will find that SOME of the British Native ponies are good novice ponies. Highland, Fell and Dales average around 14hh and are steady but forward-going horses suitable for most types of rider.

If you’re a novice looking to do a bit of competing or Pony/Riding Club as well, I’d go for a horse with say 1/4 or 1/2 Thoroughbred in him. TB x Cobs are perfect all rounders for this type of work.

Remember, don’t go for looks alone. The best novices’ horses are often a mixture of breeds and inherit the best ( and worst :s) points of each breed.

♥
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By: -danii

-danii — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:01:59 +0000

I’m australian and the Aussie Stock Horses are so chill and mellow so they’re good for beginners or plodders but can also get up and go if need be. I personally love the QH but since you don’t get them where you are thats a bit of a problem… I’ve also met some really quiet Standardbred’s but other than that I’m not too sure of other quiet breeds.
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