12 Responses for "Best breed of horse for experienced rider?"

1. selena gomez March 14th, 2010 at 6:44 am 1

   Arabians are fine in the winter just make sure that they are properly blanketed and if he is clipped you can even double up on the blankets.maybe an appendix quarter horse? they are fast can be spunky average around 15.2 and have the thouroughbred spirit watered down a bit with QH blood so they are easy keepers.it also really depends on the individual horse and what you want to do with it. if you want to do high level show jumping get a TB. if you want to barrel race get a QH. if you want to do dressage get a hanoverian. if you want an all around horse get an appendix QH, an appy or a good old crossbreed.based on your edit i would say a quarter horse because they love to gallop and are the basic western horse. they are also usually pretty laid back so if you want some spunk get and appendix quarter horse.

2. taylor swift March 14th, 2010 at 6:44 am 2

   Appendix Quarter horses are great! You get the spunk of a Thoroughbred and the relaxed nature of a Quarter Horse! They can also be registered and shown in AQHA shows too! I have one and she is awesome! She has her "freaking out"(Maybe also because of being a mare) days but she is a very loving gal overall. We can do ANYTHING together too! We can do some slow Western Pleasure and turn right around and pick it up for HUS and she has the movement for both including the careful and calmness for bareback! Source(s): HPTS

3. justin bieber March 14th, 2010 at 6:44 am 3

   Every Quarter horse that I've ever met was really laid back. I would recommend a Thoroughbred/Hanoverian. My friend had one, and it was very energetic. He also didn't like people too much, and only liked certain people. He was very hard to ride, but very broke. I would also recommend a thoroughbred, not a mix. They have a lot of energy, and they mostly need experienced riders on them. They both come in big and small sizes. My sister had one that was only 15 hands and had the most attitude ever.

4. Vanessa Hudgens March 14th, 2010 at 6:44 am 4

   No, Arabs will be fine in the winter. They grow a winter coat, just like any other breed.I've owned Arabs and Half Arabs my entire life. The Half Arab we have now is fine.Even if they don't grow a good winter coat, you can always blanket them.I'd concentrate more on what you want to do with your horse and not focus so much on the breed. Find a horse that suits you and suits where you want to go with your riding.

5. justin bieber March 14th, 2010 at 6:44 am 5

   You can find horses within any breed with spunk and speed. I would consider other things like what you plan to do with it, how much money you have to spend, what build/features you like on a horse, etc. If money were no concern to me and because I love dressage, I would look into a Lipi, a Selle Francois, Hanovarian or Rhinelander. But since money does concern me, any of those are out of the question (for now).

6. miley cyrus March 14th, 2010 at 6:44 am 6

   It really depends on the horse, not the breed, if they would get along with you. However, certain breeds are better at certain disciplines. What do you do?

7. lady gaga March 14th, 2010 at 6:44 am 7

   I love thoroughbreds. You can find smaller ones fairly easily, and they fit most of your criteria. Maybe a thoroughbred/large sport pony cross, so you get the smaller size with the easy keeper?

8. miley cyrus March 14th, 2010 at 6:44 am 8

   It depends on the horse inself not the breed. We breed Quarter Horses and some are slow as pokey the cow pony and some are as spunky and fast as Three Bars. Just depends on the horse.

9. Vanessa Hudgens March 14th, 2010 at 6:44 am 9

   You pretty well defined a great quarter horse, if you choose the right one, one with energy and spunk, you should have a perfect match.

10. taylor lautner March 14th, 2010 at 6:44 am 10

    An Arab is alright, but it really depends on what you want to do with them. I'd suggest a nice well trained quarter horse.

11. lady gaga March 14th, 2010 at 6:44 am 11

    Arabians are the best for me because I live in Florida but try a Passofino. Or Quater horses.

12. taylor swift March 14th, 2010 at 6:44 am 12

    a really nice/fancy quarter horse. make sure she has papers.