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What breed of horse is the best for a beginner rider2007-11-24 21:21:19Answers:

All breeds have the potential of being gentle or fiery though some are reputed to be more one or the other. Raising and training make much more difference than breed. Generally, and older horse is a bit more calm than a younger horse. A horse that has been ridden by armature/beginner riders will also be a bit more calm. If I absolutely must pick a breed or two, it would be quarter horse or morgan.

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Quarter Horses are usually excellent for beginners.

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Breed doesn't matter in that. It should be a well trained, willing, quiet horse that helps a beginner stay on safely. It shouldn't bolt <run off> or spook.

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There is no specific breed for that, mostly you should just look based on training. A calm, quiet, responsive, and well trained horse is best. Something in it's teenage years, not too old but old enough that it's seen and done everything you can imagine.

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The best beginner horses have evertything to do with training & temperment and little to do with breed. It can have a great pedigree or be a grade horse, if it is well trained & has the patience for beginners it's worth it's weight in gold.

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Agreed with Susan M, breed is not the total factor. I've even seen fiesty quarterhorses. The important thing is that the horse be steady and mature. A green horse and an inexperienced rider are an accident waiting to happen. Traditionally, you would stay away from the "hot bloods" but if they are well trained, I have seen some make excellent school animals. If you really trust your teacher, ask that person for advice. The truth is that a few teachers use their position to broker horses, and unload some real bad deals. Any horse should have a vet check them out, before final purchase. You can't learn anything on a horse that goes lame every week or his unhealthy lungs or is prone to colic.