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Any breed will be able to do recreational riding, and as long as it's quick and can turn nicely, it can be taught to do barrels.
I would just keep an open mind as far as breeds, and when you find one that clicks well with you, then snatch it up! I've ridden everything from ponies (various breeds), to Belgian drafts, and each horse is talented in different ways, but all of them can do recreational riding. For showing, I've gamed Arabs, QH, TB, Saddlebreds, and other grades, and all of them can be competitive.
I would just keep an open mind as far as breeds, and when you find one that clicks well with you, then snatch it up! I've ridden everything from ponies (various breeds), to Belgian drafts, and each horse is talented in different ways, but all of them can do recreational riding. For showing, I've gamed Arabs, QH, TB, Saddlebreds, and other grades, and all of them can be competitive.
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I agree that you should find the individual that best suits your needs and not worry about sticking with a specific breed--
however it would just be WRONG if I didn't recommend an Appaloosa-- Appaloosas come in a variety of types and colors, and there are some excellent games and trail type Appaloosas being bred, raised and trained and shown in Arkansas and surrounding states.
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DreamHorse.com Horse ID: 1487575 - NW SPELLBINDER
This guy is not a bargain-basement guy, as he has World and National top 5 and top 10 placings, and was the overall year end highpoint games horse in the state of Arkansas two years in a row-- not sure if he is in your price range (he wouldn't be in mine at the present time, much as I would love to ride him!) but I bet his seller would not mind talking to you about trainers/friends/etc in the area she might know that have other Appaloosas for sale since she would definitely have a network of people she has contested and ridden with.
Also there are a couple of active Appaloosa clubs in Arkansas that hold shows, and most Appaloosa shows have a full slate of games classes as well as a wide variety of other stuff, and Appaloosa people are notoriously friendly and fun, so you might have some good opprortunities to go out and enjoy your Appaloosa at breed shows and meet folks and have fun, as well as open shows and trail riding and etc. :lol:
MO-ARK APPALOOSA HORSE CLUB
http://arkansasaphc.com/
Whatever you decide, happy horsie hunting!
however it would just be WRONG if I didn't recommend an Appaloosa-- Appaloosas come in a variety of types and colors, and there are some excellent games and trail type Appaloosas being bred, raised and trained and shown in Arkansas and surrounding states.
DreamHorse.com Horse ID: 1487575 - NW SPELLBINDER
This guy is not a bargain-basement guy, as he has World and National top 5 and top 10 placings, and was the overall year end highpoint games horse in the state of Arkansas two years in a row-- not sure if he is in your price range (he wouldn't be in mine at the present time, much as I would love to ride him!) but I bet his seller would not mind talking to you about trainers/friends/etc in the area she might know that have other Appaloosas for sale since she would definitely have a network of people she has contested and ridden with.
Also there are a couple of active Appaloosa clubs in Arkansas that hold shows, and most Appaloosa shows have a full slate of games classes as well as a wide variety of other stuff, and Appaloosa people are notoriously friendly and fun, so you might have some good opprortunities to go out and enjoy your Appaloosa at breed shows and meet folks and have fun, as well as open shows and trail riding and etc. :lol:
MO-ARK APPALOOSA HORSE CLUB
http://arkansasaphc.com/
Whatever you decide, happy horsie hunting!
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no i have one that beats friesian... friesian warmblood, sounds better and they are cheaper!
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^^Haha, sounds better
It depends on the horse themselves, the rider, experiance, ect. But I reccomend a QH. I love them, if I didn't own my wonderful OTTB (Don't reccomend one as a first horse, but anyway) then I'd have a QH. Although I most likely will stay with OTTB's/TB's from now on.
It depends on the horse themselves, the rider, experiance, ect. But I reccomend a QH. I love them, if I didn't own my wonderful OTTB (Don't reccomend one as a first horse, but anyway) then I'd have a QH. Although I most likely will stay with OTTB's/TB's from now on.
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lol, nice try.
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Grade horses are the way to go!
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Where in AR are you located? What are you looking to do? You said you ride western, are you wanting a pleasure horse? A hobby horse? A barrel racer? Cowhorse? I know a few places in southeast Kansas with quality QHs. We also have family in Siloam Springs, Springdale, Rogers, and Fayetteville, so it'd be a pretty easy trip if you were close!
I have a friend from college that has a flaxen sorrel barrel horse she's trying to sell, he is a doll, I think he's 11... or 12, maybe. We used to ride him across town from the college through the Sonic drive-in for a drink and back, he's been in parades, so he's seen it all. He's worked in an indoor and outdoor arena, and been college rodeo'd off of for 2 years. He really knows the barrel pattern, so if you're interested, let me know. He does great on the ground, and won't rush you.
Then I have another friend there in Mound City, KS, that has a ranch he's trying to sell out of so he and his wife can retire to AZ. He has several, and by several, I mean close to 30 horses to choose from. I have been riding 3 of them myself for the last 90 days. They're reasonably priced, as well, and here are a couple links to their bloodlines:
Pepper: Raving Tari Quarter Horse (My FAVORITE, EVAR! A little spicy when she needs to be, but a great little gal to ride around. She's not very fast at all, but man, does that lady have a heart! She has been rode at our place in the badlands of MT for 3 mos now. She is capable of riding at a lope for 12-14miles at a time, daily.)
I don't have pictures of Pepper yet.
Spur: Bobby Brooksundun Quarter Horse (This muscular, dark brown guy has wheels, but due to his reining training, he's a little more difficult to ride unless you've had reining training or are interested in taking lessons. He WILL STOP when you say Whoa! Sometimes even when you say something that sounds like it, lol. He is sooooo focused on what you're asking him to do, he forgets to think for himself sometimes. You can put each and every one of his feet exactly where you want them with the right cues, so you'll never have a problem with this guy trying to take over. This picture of Spur is him as a yearling. He is a 2005 model. He can also ride 12-14miles straight. Daily.)
Jo: Ramans Little Jo Quarter Horse (This little bay girl is pleasant as they come. I swear I can't tell she is 2. She is going to be a great horse. She's got over rides, has been ridden at a salebarn at least 90x, 90 days solid foundation training -90 days = 90 rides where we're from-, and 3 months out here with us, just since she was started this past spring. She's ready to go, and has the endurance to boot. Also ridden 12-14 miles straight.)
I say 12-14 because they either go to one side of the ranch or to the other, every day. They do not wear shoes. Have been shod/trimmed, but we prefer them barefoot, so they aren't tender, by any means.
They are on the trailer, as we speak, heading back to Kansas. If you're interested, let me know! I can also do everything possible to get more pictures and more info on these or others if you'd like!
Congrats on mom and dad agreeing!!! And happy early birthday!
I have a friend from college that has a flaxen sorrel barrel horse she's trying to sell, he is a doll, I think he's 11... or 12, maybe. We used to ride him across town from the college through the Sonic drive-in for a drink and back, he's been in parades, so he's seen it all. He's worked in an indoor and outdoor arena, and been college rodeo'd off of for 2 years. He really knows the barrel pattern, so if you're interested, let me know. He does great on the ground, and won't rush you.
Then I have another friend there in Mound City, KS, that has a ranch he's trying to sell out of so he and his wife can retire to AZ. He has several, and by several, I mean close to 30 horses to choose from. I have been riding 3 of them myself for the last 90 days. They're reasonably priced, as well, and here are a couple links to their bloodlines:
Pepper: Raving Tari Quarter Horse (My FAVORITE, EVAR! A little spicy when she needs to be, but a great little gal to ride around. She's not very fast at all, but man, does that lady have a heart! She has been rode at our place in the badlands of MT for 3 mos now. She is capable of riding at a lope for 12-14miles at a time, daily.)
I don't have pictures of Pepper yet.
Spur: Bobby Brooksundun Quarter Horse (This muscular, dark brown guy has wheels, but due to his reining training, he's a little more difficult to ride unless you've had reining training or are interested in taking lessons. He WILL STOP when you say Whoa! Sometimes even when you say something that sounds like it, lol. He is sooooo focused on what you're asking him to do, he forgets to think for himself sometimes. You can put each and every one of his feet exactly where you want them with the right cues, so you'll never have a problem with this guy trying to take over. This picture of Spur is him as a yearling. He is a 2005 model. He can also ride 12-14miles straight. Daily.)
Jo: Ramans Little Jo Quarter Horse (This little bay girl is pleasant as they come. I swear I can't tell she is 2. She is going to be a great horse. She's got over rides, has been ridden at a salebarn at least 90x, 90 days solid foundation training -90 days = 90 rides where we're from-, and 3 months out here with us, just since she was started this past spring. She's ready to go, and has the endurance to boot. Also ridden 12-14 miles straight.)
I say 12-14 because they either go to one side of the ranch or to the other, every day. They do not wear shoes. Have been shod/trimmed, but we prefer them barefoot, so they aren't tender, by any means.
They are on the trailer, as we speak, heading back to Kansas. If you're interested, let me know! I can also do everything possible to get more pictures and more info on these or others if you'd like!
Congrats on mom and dad agreeing!!! And happy early birthday!
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