For all you horse people !!!???...?

Question

I just got my family and I just got another farm. We used to have a five acre farm, but we decided to sell the five acre farm and we bought a fifteen acre farm.

I ride horses, but my thoroughbred, Timmy, is thirty now and we are letting him live out the rest of his days as a companion. So I am searching for another horse now.

I am looking for a cold or warm blood horse...preferably no hot bloods though.My horse Timmy scares me when he gets colic so much, he is a hot blood.

So if any of you horse people have any suggestions on a good horse breed I should try looking at then please answer this question.

Answer 1

Looks like us QH folk have it hands up!  :)  As for your TB having issues with colic, it's NOT the breed, I've owned plenty who NEVER had issues with colic.

Quarter Horses are known for their even dispositions and versatility.

Answer 2

How wonderful to buy a farm and then try to figure out what to use it for! Such fun! A Shire would be a grand choice as they are in need of reviving as a popular breed and they are so lovely.

Answer 3

paints or QH are always nice... both are pretty level-headed since they are cold blooded...

i have an appendix QH meaning she is tb x qh [someone said its arab and qh... its not... its tb and qh.. you can even check their website.] .. so warmblooded.. she can be really calm and she can be really hot so you can really do just about anything with her.. the only thing i dont do is western pleasure because she is an english mover.. but i just started jumping with her and she is doing amazing! already jumping 3 feet in a month or so.. very natural jumper and english horse.. i would highly suggest them

Answer 4

An appendix is a good breed.  The quietness of a quarter horse and the ability of an arab.  Have fun  looking

Answer 5

I'm a TB person, but I'd recommend a Quarter Horse, or an Appendix Quarter horse which is a cross between a TB and a QH. Quarter Horses can do just about anything.

Answer 6

I would say a quarter horse cuz they can do just about anything u train them for....

American saddle horses are great english riding companions and also check out tennesse walking horses... they have a great gait.

Morgan horses are also cool

good luck!

Answer 7

As just about everyone says..Quarter Horse. They are alot of fun and very versatile. If you want a little more spunk get an apendix QH (QH+TB)

Answer 8

what does colic hav to do with being a hotblood?

Answer 9

As an American Saddlebred enthusiast and owner, I too must give a plug for the versitality of this breed.  All are not high stepping show horses.  Many have turned out to be great sporthorses.

Good luck on your quest for your new horse!!

And , congrats. on your new larger farm!!  Just think..... you might be able to get a couple of "homeless" horses to help keep the pastures mowed and fertilized!! he he

Answer 10

I highly recommend quarter horses--they are very versatile and can be excellent jumpers but also tend to be more mellowed out than arabs and thoroughbreds. My quarter horse is great on trails, can jump 4 feet, does low level dressage, but is an easy keep in 24/7 field board and has excellent ground manners. I have also heard great things about paints and appaloosas

Answer 11

I think a quarter horse could suit your needs.

Answer 12

Considering I raise American Saddlebreds, I would have to recommend them.  They do everything from English, to hunt, to western to jumping.  They are a very versatile breed.  We actually have one of our babies for sale.  He is 3 and anybody can ride him.