Whats the best horse breed for a first time horse owner?

Question

I am looking to do english riding and jumping. So I want a horse with good tempermaent and one that would love me and be a great companion! So what would be a good horse?

Answer 1

if you are looking for a horse with an easy-going temperment, stay away from the hot-blooded horses such as the thoroughbred, arab, and mustang. There are a great variety of horses but QH are a great starting horse. However...my first horse and only horse is an Arab cross...and although she is high spirited...after alot of love and time...she is the BEST horse that I could ever imagine as a companion horse. So I guess it's your preference as well.

Answer 2

QH is kind of the standard for first-time owners.  They're all-purpose and generally easy-going.

Answer 3

no doubt about it !!!! A quarter horse!!!!!

Answer 4

i think that there is not a specific breed that is perfect for a new owner!if i were u i would choose an already trained fressian!they are very nice animals!easy to train them.!but even when u get an arabian one you must take good care of it!but if you want to take one for first time so to spend some time and see if you can handle all this work i would suggest you a pony!dont forget that a horse need lot of hours to spend with it and they live long about 35 to 40 years!!!!good luck to your choice!

Answer 5

I don't think the breed matters so much as the gender. You really don't want a stallion if you're a beginner--they are wild and crazy. Mares can be sweet. They also have a reputation for being very tempremental, especially every spring and summer when they are in their heat. I guess it depends on the mare. I prefer to ride geldings, as many of them are perfect horses. My gelding is such a lover and whinnies at me every time I come out of the barn and every time I walk into the pasture! I think your best bet would be a gelding, or a very very calm mare.

Answer 6

As a first time owner. A Morgon is a great prospect. They are gentle, not big. Usally 14 hands but make excellent first time horses with a big heart.

My Morgon was an excellent Jumper, even at 14'2 hands!

Good luck on your new Horse!

Answer 7

Your not looking for a specific breed as much as your looking for a personality. There are exceptions to every rule. My uncle has a very calm arabian stallion for example. What your looking for is a horse that is smart, well trained, good personality, age in the double digits, and good conformation with an emphasis on what ever discipline you what to ride him/her in. Miniture horses can have perfect conformation, but you can't do hunter/jumper or barrel racing on them. What you are looking for is the horse that fits your riding level and what you want to do at any given time. Just like you will fluxuate in these levels, the horse you'll want will too. So you'll want the best horse you can get. None of this rescue horse as my first horse non-sense. I wouldn't consider getting a rescue horse unless I had time and money to throw away. And I could probably fix one, unlike any of these people wanting to get one as their first horse, because they've been riding Princess the 27 year old swayback nag at their local riding center who can't get out of a shuffle. You need to do some research on the internet about horse conformation and signs of bad health so that you'll be knowledgeable enough to ask questions. Then you need to find someone that you believe knows horses. The ways to tell a good horse person are as follows: They don't go around spouting their horse facts but will tell you if you ask and their knowledge sounds like common sense and meshes with what you've researched on the internet; their horse appears healthy by all the signs you could find on the internet; the horse, his area, and his equipment are well taken care of (it being more important that the things taken care of by the rider are in better or equal condition, but also important that he sees to it that other people are doing their job right as well. And I mean that his things are well taken care of, not that they are new or the best name brand.); that their horse is smart, has a good personality, and has good conformation. Doesn't have to be perfect and health has to be taken into account in an older horse, but if the conformation is good then they probably chose the horse for this as well as the other two; and lastly that if you ask some one if the person knows what they're about they'll say yes. The last one is to a lesser extent and should be taken with a grain of salt, keeping in mind that the person your asking may have had a bad experience with that person unrelated to horses and is bad mouthing them or thinks the person is and expert because their own level is so low. A good way to figure that one out is to ask them why they think what they do and judge whether they are giving you a good judgement on the person. You should take a good horse person with you to look at the horses you are considering. They may notice something that you may not. When your around horses enough then you can tell when something is off in one. Just like you can when your around your dog or a family member. He/she may spot something you don't. You should walk away from any deal no matter how good the horse seems unless they agree to let you take him/her for a trial period. This is a very reasonable request unless they don't think your trust worthy and if you've chosen a respected horse person to go with you then that should convince them, because he/she just being there with you is like a voucher. Taking the horse home allows you to get it checked by a vet and farrier for any problems and lets you make sure the horse wasn't drugged when you came over as well as letting you see if you and the horse click. Lastly, no matter how important the person is and no matter how much they know about horses, don't let anyone talk you into getting something your not comfortable with. You may regret it latter, but you probably wont. And leave the rescue horses to the idiots with lots of space, time, and money who just want to take care of pasture ornaments so they can tell their stuck up friends how they're ranchers and cowboys/girls. Good luck.

Answer 8

for jumping I would have to say a warm blood Thoroughbred or a young quarter horse.

Answer 9

Get a horse that has been used as a school horse or is an older horse....over 9.  I would suggest a mixed draft horse...they are loving and usually docile.  I trained and sold horses for many, many years and found that this breed was tolorant and worked best for the first time horse owner.

Answer 10

You should focus more on the temperment of the individual horse rather than breed. That being said, some breeds are considered "hot" and in general have personalities that would tend to require more experience to deal with. Obvious examples include thoroughbreds and Arabians.

A quarter horse is always a good bet for a more relaxed breed. since you want to do English riding or jumping though, have you considered an Appendix? I owned one and its kind of the best of both worlds. An Appendix is a cross between a quarter horse and a thoroughbred. The ones I've seen including the one I owned are tall and have those big long legs characteristic of thoroughbreds, but they are a little bit more mellow. So I think that would make them well suited for a first time horse owner looking to get into jumping and English riding. But again, you need to look at the individual horse, I am sure there are plenty of Appendix horses that are a handful.

Talk to a trainer in your local area and have them look for a horse suited to you. Explain you're a first time horse owner and what you want to get out of the horse.

David

http://gentlenaturalhorseman.blogspot.co...

Answer 11

okay, there is no one good breed of horse for first time owners. . . that part of the question has been asked alot and the answers in general has NEVER changed. it depends on the horse.

look for:

slightly older horse:12-15 years old is generally accepted, they have experiance and training.

conformationally correct- take a trainer with you to go look at the horses, they're a good second opinion/source of knowledge. good conformation leads to the horse being able to do the job and being sound longer.  

vet check-always get this.

anyway, good luck and take your time, looking for the right horse takes time.

Answer 12

if you want an easy going horse go for a coldblood... paints and QH are my favorites as for as coldbloods go.. they both look nice english.. paints also do very well in hunter/jumper.. good luck!

Answer 13

Go with a Quarter Horse. They are a really good breed unless your doing show jumping then you need the speed and agility you want a TB or appaloosa but for a first time horse Quarter Horses. That was mine and and unfortantly I grew out of him in 6 months. But he was older and I learned so so so much in the matter of one month I went from w/t to w/t/c/j with no problem. I was jumping 2" sometimes 2'3 and I was allways a very insecure rider but once I got him I got confidance+ knowledge+ a friend. I actually am training my horse how to jump right now, also going to adopt a TB

Answer 14

Personally i like the Shagya Arabian and the Tersek.

Answer 15

You have to look at horses as individuals.  There are a couple breeds I would recommend steering clear of being a first time horse owner, do not look at thoroughbreds or arabs, even crosses with these can be dangerous for a first time horse owner.  A couple breeds I would recommend would be QH, Paint, Pintos, And Appys.

Answer 16

Honestly, I believe that any breed can work out well for a beginner. All of your most common breeds can do English riding and jumping, but perhaps not excel in them. It all depends on the horse, and the horse's disposition and talents.

The best way to go about buying a horse is to browse the online classifieds at places like equine.com, dreamhorse.com, and the like. You should be making several trips all over your area to look at many, many different horses. It will probably take you a long time to find a horse that's just right. You'll probably have to spend at least 3 months or so just looking at all the options.

Always, always, always take your trainer with you! Do NOT buy any horse, no matter what, without the recommendation of someone with more experience than you. That can get you into trouble very, very fast. Also, always get a vet check, regardless of how healthy the horse seems. Some problems, like heart issues, can be completely internal and undetectable without certain tests.

You'll know when you've found the right horse :) It just takes time and patience. Good luck, and have fun!

Answer 17

Breed doesnt have too much to do with it.  QHs are good but I have one of those "hot blooded thoroughbreds" that people call them and she isnt hot headed at all.  I give lessons to a 6yo autistic/bipolar/schizophrenic girl and she is WONDERFUL with her and she was off the track.  She is also my main barrel horse so she does pick up speed too. QHs are easy going(I have an appendix) but I havnt met a breed of horse with as much heart and drive as a thoroughbred.  After all...they race their heart out and break their legs for their owners.

Warmbloods are also good for english/jumping...depending on how much money you want to spend.  They are built like a hefty thoroughbred with a temperment of a draft.  You'll go far in your riding career with a warmblood I could almost guarentee it. :-)

Id pick either a well broke thoroughbred or a QH for my first though.