Recommend a breed of horse :)

Hello, I have been riding for just over 6 months now and have finally decided to take the leap of getting my own horse. I have no idea what kind of breed or size horse I should get. I would mainly ride the horse on treks, cross country and on beaches.

Some info on me
5' 5" (165cm)
100kg (220 pounds)
Mainly ride on treks
I ride English style

Thanks
LittleHoof

I wouldn't worry about what breed to purchase. I suggest possibly an older, been there done that type.

Do you prefer trot or gaited? What breed did you learn to ride on?

I agree with gigem, I would basically look for something with a nice temperament that is around 8-10 at the youngest and has some miles. Don't limit yourself to breed, color, size, etc... Come up with a basic criteria, and go from there:)

I'm looking at these 2 at the moment

8 yr old Clydesdale stallion, 17h.2
7 year old Clydesdale gelding 17h.4

20 year old dead broke kid's horse....... As far as breed I'm a fan of the AQHA, though I've seen a lot of Crack Headed Jacked up Jittery QH's, but for the most part they are quiet and calm. It comes down to the environment they are in.

Here's another I'm looking at 5years old, 16h.2 TB.
Would that horse be big enough?

Littlehoof, this is a great thread to read before making any final decisions: "Playing the Hero" -- when to 'stick with it' & when to realize it's time to move on.

It's at the top of the Horse Training forum on this website.

I definitely wouldn't even consider getting a horse until I had been riding for at least a year, if I was you, let alone buying a stallion!, and horses that young! A first horse should be a gentle quiet mare or gelding, of at least 10 years old but even one in its twenties would be even better! But like I said I would ride for at least a year before getting a horse if I was you.

You seem to be a bit hung up on a taller horse. Since you are still a beginner, I'd look at a nice, older, cob type. A horse with plenty of miles under him. Probably a gelding would be the best choice. Lots of time later, to upgrade if you feel inclined.

Lizzie