[lamrachel]

Hello,I will be studying in Langley,BC next year. I was hoping to buy a horse for myself in the future,do you guys have any suggestions for the breed?
I am thinking of doing eventing, have been riding for 8 years,though it would be my first horse to own. I really like Arabians and had thought of getting a Hispano Arabe,but I have saw that Arabians are not suitable for first owners.
I will consult my instructor as soon as I return to Canada ( I am now in Hong Kong),but I would like some advice and suggestions.
Thanks a lot! :runpony:

 

[Kaifyre]

Don't get hung up on a particular breed. Or color. Or size. Or anything else cosmetic. The best horse to have as a first horse is a safe one, that is willing and will put up with your beginner mistakes without trying to take advantage of you. It doesn't matter if your first horse is a swaybacked fleabitten nag with three legs, as long as it is a good horse for you. For you, since you want to dive into eventing, you'll need a horse that will pack you over jumps without pulling any funny business, who is brave and willing and has a good attitude. Go try out many different breeds and colors and sizes, and find the one that suits you.

For what it's worth, my first horse was a 3 year old bay Quarab (I really don't care for bays) with 60 days of riding - a textbook disaster waiting to happen, but Mirage was impeccably trained and we never had a single issue in the decade we were together. She was a perfect first horse FOR ME. She might have been a disaster for another rider. : )

-- Kai

 

[AtokaGhosthorse]

You know that dress or shirt that on the hanger at the store looks hideous or even just meh?

And then when you try it on, suddenly its amazing and perfect for you?

Keep that in mind. The same principle applies.

Don't get set on any one breed or color or size like Kaifye said... you might miss a great opportunity if you do.

 

[horselovinguy]

Yup.... :iagree: totally with what they said.....

It is the horse and personality, training level you need and "you click" that you look for...
Forget the rest...it is unimportant, really.

Remember...you ride "the horse" not papers, not a breed, not anything but "the horse"...
Look for that animal based upon your needs...
What you bring home is what it will be...
:runninghorse2:.....
jmo...

 

[Dustbunny]

If you want to do eventing buy a breed suitable for that activity. If you have been riding for 8 years you are not a novice, but I would not suggest you get a green or inexperienced horse. A mature well-trained horse is a good starting mount. Your instructor would be a good place to start for advice when you get to the point of actually purchasing.
Wishing you the best in your search and welcome to the board.

 

[Fimargue]

If you like Arabians, get an Arabian. But, if you want to do eventing, better option is to look for an Anglo-Arab. There are Arabs that jump and do eventing, obviously, but it is not the majority. You could also look for a well-grounded Thoroughbred.

 

[lamrachel]

Thank you for your advice