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Which is the best breed to buy for a beginner and why2007-11-24 21:22:27Answers:

For a beginner I would recomend a american Quarter Pony .. POA ..

Appy .. Paint .. Haflinger Pony .. Welsh Cob.

I would NOT recomend a Tb .. Draft horse of any kind .. Arab//

But there are some Arabs that are sweet enough for a green rider .. TB or Arab cross

But there is no "perfect" breed. There are bad things and good things about different breeds. But you shouldn't base your judgement on the breed. You should have a professional trainer to help pick put 1 and then give you lessons on it. Personally I would think the ideal age of a good horse for a beginner is anywhere from 10-20. You could go over 20 but the horse may have joint problems//old injurys. It also depends on the compatibility of the horse and rider. Some horses will just "click" with the rider right away and you will know. But some horses and riders don't mix AT ALL!!

Also keep in mind the discipline that you will be learning. If you are going to do western pleasure then you might not want to get a Jumper!! and vise versa If the horse is within driving distance then I would go and ride it a couple of times. But if you tell the day to the owner don't tell the exact time because they could drug the horse before you get here. But if your beginner is not afraid and is having fun on this horse then I would say itis most likely a good match!

Hope I have helped!!

Emily

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There is no "BEST" breed for anyone. If i were helping a beginner look for a horse however I would look for a 10-16 (At least) year old gelding probally a paint P.O.A, qh or appaloosa maybebut i wouldnt rule anything out but the horse would have to be quiet, forgiving, gentel and be slightly trainable I would also make sure that we took the horse on a trial period for at least 2 weeks if possible.

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Depends on what style you will be riding. Um Quarter Horses are EXCELLENT!!!! Um so are Welsh Cobbs. I do not recomend THOUROUHBREDS!! They are hott headed and usually they have an attitude!!~!Z

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It's not about breed, it's about what kind of horse is right for you, learning wise. You should get one that is older,anything over 6 or 7, sound and safe no matter what conditions your riding in . Well broke, that goes western or english. That way it's versatile to whatever disiplin you want to ride. You never want a green broke, young horse for a beginner.

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i first started riding on a welsh mountain sec A.