horse for begginer?

[lovechick]

Hi, its me again, and not anytime soon, but I wanna buy a horse, I was wondering what is the best horse for begginers? and I would definitely want a horse that looks nice like throughbred, morgan, saddlebred etc.. and I know its better to get a gelding cause theyre calmer. also what age is the best for the horse for begginer? Thanks

[PyscoFalcon]

It all depends on your height and weight really but I would go with a Cob ( Welsh Cob) as they have good lucks, calm, steady and can carry a good weight.
I would also go with a school master (1 that has been there and done it) of around 10 to 15 years old.

[lovechick]

I have nothing against how horses look, but I'm not too fond of cobs they look kinda heavy to me. Well I might not be a begginer I will be taking 2 years of riding lessons prior to getting a horse. What I mean is what horse is good as a first horse? even if I will ride well... bytheway I'm 5'9(the last time i checked, but probably 5'10 by now) and i weight 150 lbs... I'm not overweight or anything, but I'm planning on exercising when I get a dog so I can jog, and I wanna lose 20lbs.lol yeah... Anyways thanks a lot ...:angel6:

[SacredWarGirl23]

Depending of what kind of gait, like a gaited horse or a horse that isn't gaited, there are quite a few different breeds. I would say that if you wanted a gaited horse with a really smooth ride go with a Paso Fino. There are really intellegent horses and have a really smooth gait. If you would want a horse that is not gaited I would say maybe a Quarter Horse between the ages of 9 to 11 depending on the horse. I can not give you an age for a horse because different horses vary in disposition and personality. But I will say DO NOT get a 3 year old or under. They can be really spooky and spirited.
I have to go know, but I will reply again when I have more time and maybe give you a few websites.
Talk to you later
~Haley~

[lovechick]

thanks, I was also wondering is the horse is 3-4 years of age, is that good? because it seems to me that 10 or 11 years is kinda old, especially if I wanna keep it for a while. and in general how long do horses live in good conditions? about 25? Thanks

[PyscoFalcon]

Most horses if kept well can be ridden until 25 years of age - maybe older. Horses live for around 30 years.

My old loan pony was still taking me for gallops in the woods at the age of 45 (Arab x Welsh) But had to be put down last year at the good old age of 47. I haven't ridden since but when I can afford my own horse I'll be getting either an Arab (nice and fiesty) or a Lustitano.

Icelandics, conamaras, welsh (all sections), Appys, QH and paints are all good first horses.

What you DON'T want to get are TB's, Arabs, neys etc as there all flighty horses and need experianced owners (people who have worked and ridden them before from a young age)

I still say go for a school master at LEAST 8 years of age - any younger and there still green and learning themselves.

How much is your weight in stone? Should be able to work out what breed is best when I know.