I am at present trying to find a suitable horse for part loan/share in the Southend-on-sea, Essex area.
I am a very confident novice but would prefer to hack out alone to brush up on my riding skills.
I would like some advice from more experienced horse owners regarding what age, breed and sex would be most suitable for me.
I look forward to receiving any responses.
Best Wishes Lisa.
Well i think that you shouldn't worry too much about the breed more th exprience personality of the horse, i generally think geldings are less moody than mares and maybe something 12= with experience. Hope this helps!
Thankyou for your response and advice.
I would personally prefer a gelding aged between 10-15 and you are very right indeed regarding his personality, this is a crucial factor especially as this will be my first horse.
I require a sensible, bombproof horse only, although I wouldn't mind something alittle flighty as I am not a nervous novice, plus we all like alittle excitment every now and then don't we.
Best wishes Lisa.
Thankyou. This is all so new to me. I am just so excited. But you have to accept your personal abilities and wait patiently for the right horse to come along. I do hope it won't take forever.
Regards Lisa.
I do hope so, it is more difficult than I intially thought. I am a sensible woman whom has waited patiently for so long, I haven't rushed into anything and now find that I have the spare time and finances, but unfortunately I worry that being a firts time owner and novice rider (although confident) puts sharers off- but surely they haven't forgotten that they were in my position once too.
Regards Lisa.
how many hands are you look ing at?...my first pony was a exmore but i've always wanted a fjord, good sturdy and some what bomb proof, but my father would never buy me one as a kid because he thought i could never show with it
I'd say a 9-12 year old broke quarter horse gelding would do well. But it really goes from horse to horse.. Overall I think that a QH would be more calm than some other breeds but it still goes from horse to horse. Good luck!
How about trying a native breed?
My first horse was a Dales gelding, and he's been brilliant. He's extremely safe, and he's taught me so much. He's bombproof, but by no means a plod.
Either that or maybe try and Irish Draught if you're looking for something bigger?
Try qh, draft X, or walker. They are on cheaper side and you can certainly find very quiet one. Also try it for several days in row before you make decision: often people drug them so they look calm and ride great, and you find out it's a problem there only week later.
BTW, the best horses I tried while working in sales barn were all mares. But they can be handful for sure (especially in heat season).
Well I would go with a morgan horse (but I am partial because I breed them). They are calm horses for the most part and they are incredibly versitile. Check out our site to get some ideas!
a standardbred would be good especially if they have been off the track for a few years they are calm and paitent and they are devoted to you, my first horse was a standardbred gelding and he wasnt broken in but we just put the saddle on him and away we went, he never flinched
I reckon you shouldn't go past a QH. That is because they have a layed back nature. One i would defintally stay away from are raced Thoroughbreds, they are the worst because you have to reschool them. Some thing around ten and (depends on your heigfht and weight) stick around the 15hh mark!! 8)
Hope i wasn't to opionated, i don't mean to, it's jusy i have been there done that. :wink:
Hi I am Tegan and i am pretty experienced in horses. i think a thoroughbred or a warmblood would be best. For the best pesonality i would go a gelding because most mares can be very moody. 8) :wink:
Hi I am Tegan and i am pretty experienced in horses. i think a thoroughbred or a warmblood would be best. For the best pesonality i would go a gelding because most mares can be very moody. 8) :wink:
I'm not sure how many there are in the UK, but an older quarter horse gelding or mare makes a great "starter" horse. Their easy going personality is the reason they are the most popular horse there is.
lol I just bought my first horse last Saturday and everyone has said it's a bad idea just becuase she's a 3 yr old paint filly but she is the sweetest horse ever probly becuase her owner worked with her as soon as she bought her when she was 6 months old. Ground work and such. So I think you could find a nice 4-5 year old as well if someone starts them early.
I'd have to agree with Ed and Alucard - a quarterhorse would be perfectly suited for a beginner. I have yet to come across one that wasn't well mannered. And I would also have to agree with everyone who suggested a gelding. They are more predictable! But really - when it comes down to it - breed doesn't neccessarily matter, and you'll know which horse is right for you and your ability when you meet him/her!!!
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