Sunday, August 2, 2009
I am wanting to show my poa in showmanship, can anyone tell me how I know she is pivoting right?
Answers:
A correct pivot is when the horse locks the inside rear leg and turns around it stepping over in front. For example, you always turn a horse AWAY from you in showmanship. So, you step toward the horse's shoulder (to your right) and the horse turn in place to the right by crossing his left foreleg over the right forleg, lock the right rear leg in place, and step under and around with the left rear leg.
That probably wasn't real clear-- here's a link that explains it better!~
http://www.horse-previews.com/0306articl...
The lady before me, Beth K, answered you properly on how to pivot. You turn your horse away from you at all times, and since you always lead on the left that means your horse always turns to the right. They are to pivot on their back right foot, crossing the left front foot in front of the right.
A common mistake handlers often make is trying to shove the horse's head to the right instead of having them turn with their body straight. If the horse bends to the right they cannot pivot properly.
I really recommend an excellent book called "Understanding Showmanship" by Laurie Truskauskas. The book costs over $20 new, but you probably can find it on eBay or Abe Books for less money. It covers everything from teaching your horse to set up, pivot, how to dress yourself, how to clean and band your horse. The chapter on teaching the maneuvers shows you photos of teaching your horse the pivot, I found it helpful. The same author has a small, condensed version of this book which costs only about $10, but it doesn't have as much info, of course.
The key to winning in showmanship is practice, practice, practice. If possible get someone to watch you as it can be hard to clearly see how your horse is pivoting when you're standing right besides him! Most trainers suggest you spend 60 days working on the maneuvers. This is a long time, but of course you're only putting in 10 minutes or so a day so it does go by quickly!
Good luck and have fun.
When you pivot one of the horses hind feet should stay in the same spot and the front legs should cross over (Left over right)
IF you live in hood river there is a horse show up in parkdale Oregon. it will show you how .
I am starting horse riding lessons next week but I do not know what to wear on my legs.?
I am considering wearing shorts because its the summer but I do not know if it will hurt if I wear shorts. I was told to wear jeans but the only type of jeans I have are Levis 501's and I wear my jeans kinda tight plus the denim on them are now quite soft because they are well worn. Should I go with shorts or Levis or just wear trackie bottoms?
Answers:
Wear track pants for now, until you know you are serious about horse riding and can invest in some johdpurs. Shorts are a no no!! Wear jeans if they are soft and will not chafe your legs.
Short?? No way!! The stirrup leathers will pinch your legs!!
Get some jodhs. Or go with the trackie bottoms for now.
Jodpurs are the best for men or women, they are stretchy, padded on the instep and dont rub. Anything is ok, but if you dont want to wear jodpurs, I would suggest jeans.
Wear trackie bottoms.never wear shorts
stick with trackie bottoms for now not worth spending money on proper gear until you're sure you're going to stick at riding
You do not want to wear shorts. Trust me, at least not until you've got some leather on your hide. Wear jeans or other long pants and a long sleeved shirt. The long stuff can get a bit warm at midday but you'll be thankful for the sleeves when your skin doesn't start peeling off from sunburn.
Dont wear shorts! Your poor legs will be rubbed raw! Go with trackie bottoms and look at what everyone else wears. Some people do wear jeans but I've always found the inner leg seam uncomfortable. If you really get into horse-riding consider jodpurs, but wait until you're sure you want to continue. Good luck and enjoy!
Jods are expensive so although they are the best tool for the job, I wouldn't invest in them for your first lesson. Jeans are fine and trackie bums are too - shorts are defnitely a bad idea. As someone else said, the stirrup leathers will pinch your skin and also your legs will rub. Good luck and I hope you enjoy riding!!
WHATEVER YOU DO DON'T WEAR SHORTS OR 3%26#92;4 PANTS!!
they will hurt your legs if they rub on the saddle.imagine blisters and red legs.
jeans are good even if they are worn.
trackies are ok as well but are still not as good as jeans cause of the thin fabric.
wear your jeans and if the skinny jeans its even better cause they will grip and are the most like jodphurs.
hope it helps.
wonder
defentually not shorts they will pinch and really hurt, you can get special jodpurs for horse riding which you can get from any saddery and arn't expensive, for the summer you can get thinner ones so you dont get to hot, you have to wera the right clothers for riding otherwise you will find your self hurting, have you got a riding hat aswell and jodpur boots or long ones, or wellies will do fine for now, for your first lesson you will get away with trackies and wellies but ask your instructor what sort of clothers you should get, good luck.
Def track bottoms. Jeans are too restricting and shorts are down right dangerous, they will offer no protection from the pinching of the stirrup leathers or brambles if you are going to be riding down country lanes.
Good luck, have fun. Just get some jods when you are sure you want to continue riding. Give it at least a month before you splash out on any proper riding gear, but, of course you should buy the best helmet you can afford right from the start. Don't be tempted to borrow one from the school. Get your own and then you know it has been fitted correctly and has had no knocks or bumps.
A helmet may look in good condition but if it has had a knock or even if it has been dropped on the floor a couple of times the inner shell can be pushed up against the outer casing leaving it with no "buffer" zone if you came off and hit your head.
You will be better off wearing trackkie bottoms or if you can borrow a pair,slightly less tight fitting jeans.
Shorts are a NO NO, you will be surprised the bruises you can pick up from the stirrup leathers, your legs are also at more risk from horse flies and nettle stings etc if you wear shorts.
If you are going to stick at riding a good pair of jodhpurs will be a must,
Do not wear shorts, your legs will be red raw, same with jeans. If you can't get any jodphurs then wear tracksuit bottoms, the only problem is that they will ride up your legs so tuck them into your socks. Also, for footwear, you must wear small sturdy with a small solid heel and light ankle support, not trainers or wellies. And make sure you have your own hat for reasons stated in previous answers. Have a look on ebay for cheap riding gear (except hats!), but, to be honest, the riding school should have told you all this when you booked your lessons!
umm i would recommend some type of riding pants (made for riding horses?) they will make you more comfortable on the saddle. if you wear shorts your sweaty legs will stick to the saddle and it wont be comfortable.
I wear shorts IF i wear short chaps with them you have to be careful with your ankles else they scrape on the saddle.also jeans are good buy a cheap pair from your local asda/tesco or get some jodphurs. Trackie bottoms should be fine also depends what footwear you will be wearing and if it will supports your ankles
Don't wear shorts. If you fall off then you could seriously damage your legs. You must wear a pair of trckie bottoms and a pair of wellies or riding boots for ultimate protection. You will be hot, but you will have the adeuquate protection. Have a great time riding - its the best
xx
it's probably not a good idea to wear shorts, cos if you're out on a hack (or just out of the arena) then you might get bitten, or if you fall off you could really hurt yourself. That's not to say wearing jodphurs will stop it hurting if you fall, but it will help! i suppose it really depends on what type of riding you're doing. If you're doing english, then your best bet is to wear jodpurs, but if you're doing western, well, jeans i suppose! if you were told to wear jeans, then you'd better wear jeans! why not borrow some old jeans off someone? or wear your Levis and keep them for riding and buy a new pair for everyday wear! it's up to you! =D have fun riding!! =D
what ever u feel comfortable in.jodpurs are your best bet tho u may look stupid in them. they r a bit like leggings.! dont were jeans
I ride for a living and always wear skinny jeans or jods. Tracksuit bottoms will ride up your legs and you will get pinched by the stirrup leathers, shorts are ok if you have half chaps or long leather riding boots, but I wouldnt recommend them for a novice as your skin will be tender.
I would go with the jeans as you don't want to ride with bare legs and a leather saddle. OUCH!! You will want a tighter fit of jeans because looser material will chafe your legs more. It doesn't matter what brand of jeans you wear. A lot of riders wear Wranglers or Cruel, but the horse doesn't care what kind of brand they are. Just make sure you wear something that fits you well and that you are comfortable in.
Not shorts!! I did that thinking that it would be more cooler.instead of coolness I got pain...i wore rubber boots that pinched my legs and bad chaffing. anyways...your levi's are the best bet they will protect you from chafffing as for the heat...well wear a tank top, what type of riding are you doing? english or western? if your're riding english, you can purchase breeches or jodpurs with a tall field /riding boot wich are a long stretchy pant..but i suggest that you go to your lesson before you buy the breeches and or jods just beacuse they can be pricy and you have to be commited. Have fun at your lesson!
-live, laugh, ride OFTEN!:P
well should not wear shorts because you will end up with bruiss the best choice is jean or by a special pair
Never wear shorts the leather of the saddle will rub against your legs.Buy jodphurs.
wear jodphurs or any kind of pants!!!
Don't wear shorts! Your legs will rub on the leather and burn (like rug burn). Jeans create the best friction and help to keep you stuck in the saddle (for lask of a better term.) Just wear your jeans, or purchase a cheap pair that you will use for riding lessons to come, as you need to be flexible in the saddle. Good luck, hope this helps. =)
ok I just started horseback riding lessons, i really wanted to wear shorts too, but the thing was that my mom said that you cannot wear shorts!!! so ONLY wear pants! dont wear capris either, shorts or capris, or anything that isnt pants dont wear them, because you will get saddleburn.
Definitely the jeans, the shorts may be cooler, but way more uncomfortable when riding, you would probably get saddle burn or something like that.
No shorts. The stirrup leathers will hurt your legs.
It'll hurt if you wear shorts, wear jeans.
go to a local tack shop and get riding pants, and paddock boots, half chaps, then you should be all ready for your lesson so have fun!!! =]
Answers:
Wear track pants for now, until you know you are serious about horse riding and can invest in some johdpurs. Shorts are a no no!! Wear jeans if they are soft and will not chafe your legs.
Short?? No way!! The stirrup leathers will pinch your legs!!
Get some jodhs. Or go with the trackie bottoms for now.
Jodpurs are the best for men or women, they are stretchy, padded on the instep and dont rub. Anything is ok, but if you dont want to wear jodpurs, I would suggest jeans.
Wear trackie bottoms.never wear shorts
stick with trackie bottoms for now not worth spending money on proper gear until you're sure you're going to stick at riding
You do not want to wear shorts. Trust me, at least not until you've got some leather on your hide. Wear jeans or other long pants and a long sleeved shirt. The long stuff can get a bit warm at midday but you'll be thankful for the sleeves when your skin doesn't start peeling off from sunburn.
Dont wear shorts! Your poor legs will be rubbed raw! Go with trackie bottoms and look at what everyone else wears. Some people do wear jeans but I've always found the inner leg seam uncomfortable. If you really get into horse-riding consider jodpurs, but wait until you're sure you want to continue. Good luck and enjoy!
Jods are expensive so although they are the best tool for the job, I wouldn't invest in them for your first lesson. Jeans are fine and trackie bums are too - shorts are defnitely a bad idea. As someone else said, the stirrup leathers will pinch your skin and also your legs will rub. Good luck and I hope you enjoy riding!!
WHATEVER YOU DO DON'T WEAR SHORTS OR 3%26#92;4 PANTS!!
they will hurt your legs if they rub on the saddle.imagine blisters and red legs.
jeans are good even if they are worn.
trackies are ok as well but are still not as good as jeans cause of the thin fabric.
wear your jeans and if the skinny jeans its even better cause they will grip and are the most like jodphurs.
hope it helps.
wonder
defentually not shorts they will pinch and really hurt, you can get special jodpurs for horse riding which you can get from any saddery and arn't expensive, for the summer you can get thinner ones so you dont get to hot, you have to wera the right clothers for riding otherwise you will find your self hurting, have you got a riding hat aswell and jodpur boots or long ones, or wellies will do fine for now, for your first lesson you will get away with trackies and wellies but ask your instructor what sort of clothers you should get, good luck.
Def track bottoms. Jeans are too restricting and shorts are down right dangerous, they will offer no protection from the pinching of the stirrup leathers or brambles if you are going to be riding down country lanes.
Good luck, have fun. Just get some jods when you are sure you want to continue riding. Give it at least a month before you splash out on any proper riding gear, but, of course you should buy the best helmet you can afford right from the start. Don't be tempted to borrow one from the school. Get your own and then you know it has been fitted correctly and has had no knocks or bumps.
A helmet may look in good condition but if it has had a knock or even if it has been dropped on the floor a couple of times the inner shell can be pushed up against the outer casing leaving it with no "buffer" zone if you came off and hit your head.
You will be better off wearing trackkie bottoms or if you can borrow a pair,slightly less tight fitting jeans.
Shorts are a NO NO, you will be surprised the bruises you can pick up from the stirrup leathers, your legs are also at more risk from horse flies and nettle stings etc if you wear shorts.
If you are going to stick at riding a good pair of jodhpurs will be a must,
Do not wear shorts, your legs will be red raw, same with jeans. If you can't get any jodphurs then wear tracksuit bottoms, the only problem is that they will ride up your legs so tuck them into your socks. Also, for footwear, you must wear small sturdy with a small solid heel and light ankle support, not trainers or wellies. And make sure you have your own hat for reasons stated in previous answers. Have a look on ebay for cheap riding gear (except hats!), but, to be honest, the riding school should have told you all this when you booked your lessons!
umm i would recommend some type of riding pants (made for riding horses?) they will make you more comfortable on the saddle. if you wear shorts your sweaty legs will stick to the saddle and it wont be comfortable.
I wear shorts IF i wear short chaps with them you have to be careful with your ankles else they scrape on the saddle.also jeans are good buy a cheap pair from your local asda/tesco or get some jodphurs. Trackie bottoms should be fine also depends what footwear you will be wearing and if it will supports your ankles
Don't wear shorts. If you fall off then you could seriously damage your legs. You must wear a pair of trckie bottoms and a pair of wellies or riding boots for ultimate protection. You will be hot, but you will have the adeuquate protection. Have a great time riding - its the best
xx
it's probably not a good idea to wear shorts, cos if you're out on a hack (or just out of the arena) then you might get bitten, or if you fall off you could really hurt yourself. That's not to say wearing jodphurs will stop it hurting if you fall, but it will help! i suppose it really depends on what type of riding you're doing. If you're doing english, then your best bet is to wear jodpurs, but if you're doing western, well, jeans i suppose! if you were told to wear jeans, then you'd better wear jeans! why not borrow some old jeans off someone? or wear your Levis and keep them for riding and buy a new pair for everyday wear! it's up to you! =D have fun riding!! =D
what ever u feel comfortable in.jodpurs are your best bet tho u may look stupid in them. they r a bit like leggings.! dont were jeans
I ride for a living and always wear skinny jeans or jods. Tracksuit bottoms will ride up your legs and you will get pinched by the stirrup leathers, shorts are ok if you have half chaps or long leather riding boots, but I wouldnt recommend them for a novice as your skin will be tender.
I would go with the jeans as you don't want to ride with bare legs and a leather saddle. OUCH!! You will want a tighter fit of jeans because looser material will chafe your legs more. It doesn't matter what brand of jeans you wear. A lot of riders wear Wranglers or Cruel, but the horse doesn't care what kind of brand they are. Just make sure you wear something that fits you well and that you are comfortable in.
Not shorts!! I did that thinking that it would be more cooler.instead of coolness I got pain...i wore rubber boots that pinched my legs and bad chaffing. anyways...your levi's are the best bet they will protect you from chafffing as for the heat...well wear a tank top, what type of riding are you doing? english or western? if your're riding english, you can purchase breeches or jodpurs with a tall field /riding boot wich are a long stretchy pant..but i suggest that you go to your lesson before you buy the breeches and or jods just beacuse they can be pricy and you have to be commited. Have fun at your lesson!
-live, laugh, ride OFTEN!:P
well should not wear shorts because you will end up with bruiss the best choice is jean or by a special pair
Never wear shorts the leather of the saddle will rub against your legs.Buy jodphurs.
wear jodphurs or any kind of pants!!!
Don't wear shorts! Your legs will rub on the leather and burn (like rug burn). Jeans create the best friction and help to keep you stuck in the saddle (for lask of a better term.) Just wear your jeans, or purchase a cheap pair that you will use for riding lessons to come, as you need to be flexible in the saddle. Good luck, hope this helps. =)
ok I just started horseback riding lessons, i really wanted to wear shorts too, but the thing was that my mom said that you cannot wear shorts!!! so ONLY wear pants! dont wear capris either, shorts or capris, or anything that isnt pants dont wear them, because you will get saddleburn.
Definitely the jeans, the shorts may be cooler, but way more uncomfortable when riding, you would probably get saddle burn or something like that.
No shorts. The stirrup leathers will hurt your legs.
It'll hurt if you wear shorts, wear jeans.
go to a local tack shop and get riding pants, and paddock boots, half chaps, then you should be all ready for your lesson so have fun!!! =]
I am not a horse person, so I need to ask you all.. Today we went to Hannibal, MO?
to see the sights. They have a horse pulled cart tour there. They came to the river boat area at the park around 11am. It was about 85degrees out and humid. The horse stopped and refused to go again. The cart driver had a small black stick thing that she repeatedly tapped the horse with and then hit it with the thing until it started to move. It was a big horse, not as big as a Clydesdale, but a big brown draft horse with white feet. The wagon had 8 people in it.
I saw the whole scene from atop the riverboat. Was that mean (animal abuse)? or Could a huge draft horse safely pull a cart with 8 people in that weather over those cobblestones and back up the hill from the river? Was the horse just being stubborn or did it need to rest?
Answers:
The horse was a Belgian. My father raises Belgians, big pulling horses you see at the fairs. Horses are no different than people. People have to work in this type of weather and so do the horses. My father's horses are exercised for two hours every night warm weather or cold (except if it gets up around 100 degrees then we don't). As long as the horses are allowed to drink water during the day they are fine. Pulling a wheeled wagon along at a walk or a trot is not that strenuous for a horse that does it every day.The horse gets to rest every time the passengers get on and off. The horse was probably just being lazy and needed a little remind that break time was over.
Owners of carriage horses do make their money from their horses so it is in the owners best interest to treat their horses well as it is very expensive to replace a well trained horse.
Just think of what the top athlete's do in training themselves and compare it to how the animal is being trained and worked. It gives you a little perspective on what really is abuse and what the animals do out of enjoyment because that is what they are bred for.
hannilbal mo. doesn't have a lot of horses.
If I had a horse it would be grazing on grass in a field. I would feed it apples, and never ride it.
Horse races see horses falling and breaking legs and having to be "done away with" often. Little girls love riding horses and pretending they are princesses. People have to whip horses to move on hot summer days because they have eight paying guests.
Humans mistreat animals to get what they want. Is it fair? Not in my book. Is it legal? Usually :(
8 people i dont know? Hitting a horse with the "stick" was not abuse It does not harm the horse unless it is used accessively. It is just used to get a horse to stop misbehaving or to walk. But if its in 85 degree weather and aprox. 800 lbs I wouldnt work one horse that much
i have a hard time with that...seems abusive to me...that "stick" was probably a jolt prod...makes me want to hang, draw and quarter such a person.
horses need to be tended and cared for if they work for us...plenty of water for them to drink especially when it is hot...and with humidity they need breaks in the cool of the shade as much as any person.
A horse can easily pull a wheeled vehicle that is six times his own weight, however most carriage or draft horses are used at only 25% of that capacity. A carriage or draft horse averages in weight from 1200lbs to 2300lbs, therefore they are able to pull anywhere from 7200lbs to 13,800lbs. Doesn't seem excessive for it to pull a cart with eight people. Tapping it on the butt isn't abuse and people that tend to own animals like that to make their living usually look after them quite well because that's how they earn a living.
The stick is called a whip. It usually doesnt hurt the horse unless used with a great amount of force and fast. A horses skin is very thick so they cant really feel it. I think it is very wrong to use 1 horse for that many people. With our huge obesity scale Im sure some people were larger and could pass as 2 people. So I bet the horse was carrying more then 8 peoples weight. I think it would have been better if they used 2+ horses. Not 1. It is VERY hard on their backs and knees.
Don't worry... a tap from a whip is not harmful to a horse. It's far from being abusive, some horses need just need it as a reminder once in a while. When used properly a whip doesn't hurt a horse very much, it may sting a little for a second but that's it.
However, if the person was hitting the horse, HARD, several times, that would border on being excessive. Horses are strong animals so I wouldn't worry much about a good sized draft horse pulling a cart with that many people, they can probably handle that fine, but they do need to rest occasionally, especially in hot weather.
It's hard to base a statement of whether or not the horse was being abused off of the information you've provided... It could have just been a matter of the horse being stubborn and since you're not very familiar with horses you'd have a harder time distinguishing this. There have been cases of carriage horses being mistreated by not being provided with enough rest and water, but most people who run business like this take pretty good care of their animals since their income relies on the horse remaining healthy.
a stick? or a driving whip? I know I bought a wagon it was pretty big. it could seat 6 and had a canopy and the breaks were locked on 2 of the wheels. I could still pull it myself and that is saying alot. So I am sure a draft would have no trouble wheels are round and make it easier to move things once it is rolling it just gets easier. I doubt he was being abused, or stubborn either. Most places that give carriage rides like that are inspected regularly so no worries.
I saw the whole scene from atop the riverboat. Was that mean (animal abuse)? or Could a huge draft horse safely pull a cart with 8 people in that weather over those cobblestones and back up the hill from the river? Was the horse just being stubborn or did it need to rest?
Answers:
The horse was a Belgian. My father raises Belgians, big pulling horses you see at the fairs. Horses are no different than people. People have to work in this type of weather and so do the horses. My father's horses are exercised for two hours every night warm weather or cold (except if it gets up around 100 degrees then we don't). As long as the horses are allowed to drink water during the day they are fine. Pulling a wheeled wagon along at a walk or a trot is not that strenuous for a horse that does it every day.The horse gets to rest every time the passengers get on and off. The horse was probably just being lazy and needed a little remind that break time was over.
Owners of carriage horses do make their money from their horses so it is in the owners best interest to treat their horses well as it is very expensive to replace a well trained horse.
Just think of what the top athlete's do in training themselves and compare it to how the animal is being trained and worked. It gives you a little perspective on what really is abuse and what the animals do out of enjoyment because that is what they are bred for.
hannilbal mo. doesn't have a lot of horses.
If I had a horse it would be grazing on grass in a field. I would feed it apples, and never ride it.
Horse races see horses falling and breaking legs and having to be "done away with" often. Little girls love riding horses and pretending they are princesses. People have to whip horses to move on hot summer days because they have eight paying guests.
Humans mistreat animals to get what they want. Is it fair? Not in my book. Is it legal? Usually :(
8 people i dont know? Hitting a horse with the "stick" was not abuse It does not harm the horse unless it is used accessively. It is just used to get a horse to stop misbehaving or to walk. But if its in 85 degree weather and aprox. 800 lbs I wouldnt work one horse that much
i have a hard time with that...seems abusive to me...that "stick" was probably a jolt prod...makes me want to hang, draw and quarter such a person.
horses need to be tended and cared for if they work for us...plenty of water for them to drink especially when it is hot...and with humidity they need breaks in the cool of the shade as much as any person.
A horse can easily pull a wheeled vehicle that is six times his own weight, however most carriage or draft horses are used at only 25% of that capacity. A carriage or draft horse averages in weight from 1200lbs to 2300lbs, therefore they are able to pull anywhere from 7200lbs to 13,800lbs. Doesn't seem excessive for it to pull a cart with eight people. Tapping it on the butt isn't abuse and people that tend to own animals like that to make their living usually look after them quite well because that's how they earn a living.
The stick is called a whip. It usually doesnt hurt the horse unless used with a great amount of force and fast. A horses skin is very thick so they cant really feel it. I think it is very wrong to use 1 horse for that many people. With our huge obesity scale Im sure some people were larger and could pass as 2 people. So I bet the horse was carrying more then 8 peoples weight. I think it would have been better if they used 2+ horses. Not 1. It is VERY hard on their backs and knees.
Don't worry... a tap from a whip is not harmful to a horse. It's far from being abusive, some horses need just need it as a reminder once in a while. When used properly a whip doesn't hurt a horse very much, it may sting a little for a second but that's it.
However, if the person was hitting the horse, HARD, several times, that would border on being excessive. Horses are strong animals so I wouldn't worry much about a good sized draft horse pulling a cart with that many people, they can probably handle that fine, but they do need to rest occasionally, especially in hot weather.
It's hard to base a statement of whether or not the horse was being abused off of the information you've provided... It could have just been a matter of the horse being stubborn and since you're not very familiar with horses you'd have a harder time distinguishing this. There have been cases of carriage horses being mistreated by not being provided with enough rest and water, but most people who run business like this take pretty good care of their animals since their income relies on the horse remaining healthy.
a stick? or a driving whip? I know I bought a wagon it was pretty big. it could seat 6 and had a canopy and the breaks were locked on 2 of the wheels. I could still pull it myself and that is saying alot. So I am sure a draft would have no trouble wheels are round and make it easier to move things once it is rolling it just gets easier. I doubt he was being abused, or stubborn either. Most places that give carriage rides like that are inspected regularly so no worries.
I am new to owning horse and i have a yearling spotted blue eyed stud that?
is very friendly he follows me every where and is kind of a pest at times he will come up behind me and put his head over my shoulder and lick me like a puppy should i discourage him from this or is it okay ? i'm wondering what will happen when he is older..
Answers:
He should be taught to respect for your space and be discouraged to lick on you and "cuddle". He needs to know the difference between your space and his space. It could be appropriate with a mare or gelding, but with a little stud colt you want to keep intact as a stallion he must realize now before he is over 1000 pounds that he isn't a pet. When you start breeding a stallion his entire mind changes and they are different after the first breeding season and there just isn't anyway around that fact.
If you are new to horses it would be a great idea to get an experienced handler to help you with this colt (I think you had mentioned that in another question you posted) it's nice that you are willing to look at all options for these horses and this colt.
I do own stallions and I have one I raised from the day he was born (he is 15yrs now) and it was hard not to love on him and let him be a "baby" or "pet". He is so loving and has alot of respect for humans. But I know never to turn my back on him no matter how loving and sweet he is. A stallion is always a Stallion.
On the other hand he is kind and hasn't started being study yet so he will probably have a good mind when he grows up. I have had to get stud colts gelded very young because they already started having study and rank attitudes, gelded them and bam they totally changed. A good stud can't be rank and hard to handle thats when people get hurt or worse. Just keep your eye on him and know where he is around you at all times and getting a trainer would be awesome for you and that little stud colt. Good luck with your new horses!!
sounds so sweet that he has made such a connection to you
Please read a few questions down to a writer who asked about stallions and you will read about the many negetive experiences that people sometimes have with stallions.
A stallion is no different than a bull. They can be quiet and well trained and friendly, but their hormones dramatically increase the risk of anyone handling them. A stallion with an inexperienced owner is a huge risk - it would be similiar to giving a loaded gun to a child. Yes, the child might end up totally safe, and you might get away with minimal problems. But it has been scientifically proven that handling a stallion is rift with problems and dangers. That is why youth under the age of 18 are not allowed to show stallions, and why top trainers such as Bob Avila and John Lyons say "Never turn your back on a stallion, never totally trust even the best stallion."
The world could use less poor stallions and more good geldings. I would suggest that for you, but of course the choice is yours. Just be aware of the liabilities you risk if any visitors, children or other horses get injured by your horse.
Good luck.
Aww sounds a lot like my horse. I have a blue eyed two year old paint gelding.
But anyway it's great that he follows you and that you made such a great connection. I think I would discourage the licking though. It's probably just him playing and "Teething" so to speak, but you don't him to turn that into biting later.
Good luck with your new horse. =)
I just wanted to add after reading everyone elses answers, Yes you should geld him (And pretty soon before he starts getting the hormones) but since that wasn't what you asked about in this question I'm not going to go into it.
Horses are not dogs!! He will grow into 1100 lbs of raging testosterone shortly and then you will have more on your hands than a puppy.
Please meet with someone knowledgable about horses and training. I would geld him, but i'm sure thats out of the question here.
Ok I gotta say this, that a new horse owner has no business promoting a stallion or servicing stallions. Does this horse have equisite proven bloodlines? If your basing his breeding on color alone, which it sounds like, that is not a good enough reason. Stallions should not be bred until they are proven in their talents and capabilities and their conformation and temperment. Ok, off soap box now, i figure it doesn't do any good anyway lol.
Hey Megan... Consider this, alot of unwanted horses that used to be slaughtered, but now can't be due to the slaughter houses closing... so 2 yr olds going through the sales for $50-$150's here and others wasted away from lack of care because they aren't even worth the stud fees from these back yard breeders.
Megan its called responsible breeding, there is no way the species would die out, theres wayyyy too many nice studs out there to put up with junk and irresponsible stud owners.
Back to Black Beauty World...
A yearling colt should be gelded as soon as possible, as fooling with stallions is dangerous. No one except experienced horsemen should deal with stallions. Even ones that are well-trained are still unpredictable because of their hormones. Either sell him or geld him--you have no business having a young colt when you are a first time horse owner.
aw mine did that too. but she died at 7 months july 7th willl make a year=[
hes just beening playful i would make him back off JUST a lil bit so when hes ful grown he wont think his just a colt and he might wind up hurting you
its good that he does this his showing you that yall have a bond..slowly make him back off and he should be perfectly fine =]
good luck
if all colts where gelding like these other ppl suggest ..it will put the species in danger =/ they dont undersatnd that every lil problem you dont have to geld/send to a professial =[ ok im done have a good day and have a great time with ur new horse =]
He's friendly now, but that will become dangerous when his hormones start to kick in. Our friendly colt was gelded at the end of winter just as he was starting to get studdish and began rearing up while being led to the field. This is extremely dangerous, and we have experience. If you are new to horses, this will be a recipe for disaster.
It isn't ok for him to be doing this. He is a horse, he will grow up to be a 1000lb livestock animal, he isn't a puppy. I agree 100% with what mulereiner and paint said, stallions are dangrous for inexperianced people. You should not own a stallion unless you are very experianced, and have a top quality horse. If your horse is not an almost perfect example of its breed, then geld it asap.
You need to start teaching this horse to respect people at a young age when he is still easy to handle, before he can seriously injure someone. If you let your colt be all over you, lick you, etc, he won't learn the bounderies, and when he gets older these behaviors will turn into "play" biteing you and not respecting your space. Watch a herd of 2 year olds play with eachother, then think about if that is how you wan't your horse to see you. Trust me, you will not want to be your 2 year old stallion's playmate.You need to teach him that you are the leader, and above him in the pecking order. If you let him play with you like you are another horse, he will grow up to be dominant, and won't listen to you, you will then have a very dangrous animal on your hands.
Even if the behavior is playful and friendly, it can quickly turn dangrous, horses don't understand that they are bigger then people and can injure humans, even if your horse is 'playing' it can still hurt you. Stallions need very strict handleing from the very beggining to grow up to be easily controlable, if you don't train this horse correctly you will have a monster on your hands by the time it is full grown.
Do you have a picture you could post? Do you know what breed he is? Have you ever watched a movie called Cloud the White Stallion?
If you haven't seen the movie then rent it or buy it. This movie will demostrate to you stallion behaviors. I have been around stallions, mares and geldings all of my life. I turned my back on a well trained older show horse stallion. I had $8,000 in surgery %26 hospital fees that day and was in the hospital for 3 days.
Please post conformation pictures of your horse. And if you don't know the breed of your colt then you have no business owning a stallion.
Dog %26 cat food cans are full of back yard bred horses. And of discarded horses that people who had no idea of what to do to prevent bad behaviors that were oh so cute from occuring in the first place.
You have had some good advice on these postings. When your colt grows up and picks you up by your shoulders and shakes you down like he would any mare then I want you to post again and ask another question about behaviors.
Now go take some pictures and post them.
Dawn
You shouldn't worry, as long as it's not aggresive. If this turns into nipping, every time he does it, give him a quick poke on the cheek. My paint does this, I think it's just a sign of love between you and him. He sounds beautiful, and he'll be a good breeder.
These behaviors won't be cute when he is 1000lbs of testosterone and trying to bite or mount you! Mouthing and licking lead to biting, and that is a VERY dangerous thing for a horse to do to a person. Like all the smart, experienced people on here have said - GELD HIM...yesterday! A good stallion makes a great gelding. A stallion with no papers, no performance record, and not near-perfect conformation and temperament should not be bred or kept intact...plenty of mediocre horses in the world already. If you don't have enough experience with horses to be asking this question...you should NOT own a stallion.
When he licks you its fine but if and when he starts nipping at you just slap him. When he is older if the licking continues it isn't really a big deal unless you don't like it, thats when you need to do something.
I really don't think that someone new to owning horses should own a stud at all. Studs can be extremely difficult to work with and can become dangerous. You should highly consider gelding him or selling him. I'm sorry to be blunt like that, but your safety and the horses safety could be in jeoprady.
I have been around stallions my entire life (my grandparents operate a ranch of two homozygous paint stallions). If you DO plan to use him for breeding (which I advise against but, of course, it is your choice) what do you hope to achieve by breeding him? For your own personal stock or to use as a stud? Stallions are incredibly dangerous, and therefore, do all you can to make sure he is completely and utterly trained manners as early as possible. I do not know of any active stallion that will retain those manners when it does come time to use him as a stud, but our paint stallions are very well behaved as long as there is no mare around. Therefore, in this case, if you do plan on keeping him intact, make sure he is as well behaved as you can get him. Also, I would not recommend using him as a primary riding horse if he is a stallion that you plan to breed as well - they can be a good ride but when they are actively breeding, they will always have that heightened interest in any mare and would make riding more struggle than its worth. Good luck though! He sounds gorgeous.
it is cute now but when hes 1000 lbs its not cute anymore. its dangerous. i would strongly discourage this behavior. and as far as having a stud, if you are a new horse owner i certainly would NOT keep him a stud. i understand you want to breed, but you seriously need to look into handling studs and etc. 9 times out of 10 they are not easy to handle or be around. i have been around and owned horses for 10 plus years and still to this day would not own a stud. ive been around way to many of them. they tend to have agressive behaviors.
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He should be taught to respect for your space and be discouraged to lick on you and "cuddle". He needs to know the difference between your space and his space. It could be appropriate with a mare or gelding, but with a little stud colt you want to keep intact as a stallion he must realize now before he is over 1000 pounds that he isn't a pet. When you start breeding a stallion his entire mind changes and they are different after the first breeding season and there just isn't anyway around that fact.
If you are new to horses it would be a great idea to get an experienced handler to help you with this colt (I think you had mentioned that in another question you posted) it's nice that you are willing to look at all options for these horses and this colt.
I do own stallions and I have one I raised from the day he was born (he is 15yrs now) and it was hard not to love on him and let him be a "baby" or "pet". He is so loving and has alot of respect for humans. But I know never to turn my back on him no matter how loving and sweet he is. A stallion is always a Stallion.
On the other hand he is kind and hasn't started being study yet so he will probably have a good mind when he grows up. I have had to get stud colts gelded very young because they already started having study and rank attitudes, gelded them and bam they totally changed. A good stud can't be rank and hard to handle thats when people get hurt or worse. Just keep your eye on him and know where he is around you at all times and getting a trainer would be awesome for you and that little stud colt. Good luck with your new horses!!
sounds so sweet that he has made such a connection to you
Please read a few questions down to a writer who asked about stallions and you will read about the many negetive experiences that people sometimes have with stallions.
A stallion is no different than a bull. They can be quiet and well trained and friendly, but their hormones dramatically increase the risk of anyone handling them. A stallion with an inexperienced owner is a huge risk - it would be similiar to giving a loaded gun to a child. Yes, the child might end up totally safe, and you might get away with minimal problems. But it has been scientifically proven that handling a stallion is rift with problems and dangers. That is why youth under the age of 18 are not allowed to show stallions, and why top trainers such as Bob Avila and John Lyons say "Never turn your back on a stallion, never totally trust even the best stallion."
The world could use less poor stallions and more good geldings. I would suggest that for you, but of course the choice is yours. Just be aware of the liabilities you risk if any visitors, children or other horses get injured by your horse.
Good luck.
Aww sounds a lot like my horse. I have a blue eyed two year old paint gelding.
But anyway it's great that he follows you and that you made such a great connection. I think I would discourage the licking though. It's probably just him playing and "Teething" so to speak, but you don't him to turn that into biting later.
Good luck with your new horse. =)
I just wanted to add after reading everyone elses answers, Yes you should geld him (And pretty soon before he starts getting the hormones) but since that wasn't what you asked about in this question I'm not going to go into it.
Horses are not dogs!! He will grow into 1100 lbs of raging testosterone shortly and then you will have more on your hands than a puppy.
Please meet with someone knowledgable about horses and training. I would geld him, but i'm sure thats out of the question here.
Ok I gotta say this, that a new horse owner has no business promoting a stallion or servicing stallions. Does this horse have equisite proven bloodlines? If your basing his breeding on color alone, which it sounds like, that is not a good enough reason. Stallions should not be bred until they are proven in their talents and capabilities and their conformation and temperment. Ok, off soap box now, i figure it doesn't do any good anyway lol.
Hey Megan... Consider this, alot of unwanted horses that used to be slaughtered, but now can't be due to the slaughter houses closing... so 2 yr olds going through the sales for $50-$150's here and others wasted away from lack of care because they aren't even worth the stud fees from these back yard breeders.
Megan its called responsible breeding, there is no way the species would die out, theres wayyyy too many nice studs out there to put up with junk and irresponsible stud owners.
Back to Black Beauty World...
A yearling colt should be gelded as soon as possible, as fooling with stallions is dangerous. No one except experienced horsemen should deal with stallions. Even ones that are well-trained are still unpredictable because of their hormones. Either sell him or geld him--you have no business having a young colt when you are a first time horse owner.
aw mine did that too. but she died at 7 months july 7th willl make a year=[
hes just beening playful i would make him back off JUST a lil bit so when hes ful grown he wont think his just a colt and he might wind up hurting you
its good that he does this his showing you that yall have a bond..slowly make him back off and he should be perfectly fine =]
good luck
if all colts where gelding like these other ppl suggest ..it will put the species in danger =/ they dont undersatnd that every lil problem you dont have to geld/send to a professial =[ ok im done have a good day and have a great time with ur new horse =]
He's friendly now, but that will become dangerous when his hormones start to kick in. Our friendly colt was gelded at the end of winter just as he was starting to get studdish and began rearing up while being led to the field. This is extremely dangerous, and we have experience. If you are new to horses, this will be a recipe for disaster.
It isn't ok for him to be doing this. He is a horse, he will grow up to be a 1000lb livestock animal, he isn't a puppy. I agree 100% with what mulereiner and paint said, stallions are dangrous for inexperianced people. You should not own a stallion unless you are very experianced, and have a top quality horse. If your horse is not an almost perfect example of its breed, then geld it asap.
You need to start teaching this horse to respect people at a young age when he is still easy to handle, before he can seriously injure someone. If you let your colt be all over you, lick you, etc, he won't learn the bounderies, and when he gets older these behaviors will turn into "play" biteing you and not respecting your space. Watch a herd of 2 year olds play with eachother, then think about if that is how you wan't your horse to see you. Trust me, you will not want to be your 2 year old stallion's playmate.You need to teach him that you are the leader, and above him in the pecking order. If you let him play with you like you are another horse, he will grow up to be dominant, and won't listen to you, you will then have a very dangrous animal on your hands.
Even if the behavior is playful and friendly, it can quickly turn dangrous, horses don't understand that they are bigger then people and can injure humans, even if your horse is 'playing' it can still hurt you. Stallions need very strict handleing from the very beggining to grow up to be easily controlable, if you don't train this horse correctly you will have a monster on your hands by the time it is full grown.
Do you have a picture you could post? Do you know what breed he is? Have you ever watched a movie called Cloud the White Stallion?
If you haven't seen the movie then rent it or buy it. This movie will demostrate to you stallion behaviors. I have been around stallions, mares and geldings all of my life. I turned my back on a well trained older show horse stallion. I had $8,000 in surgery %26 hospital fees that day and was in the hospital for 3 days.
Please post conformation pictures of your horse. And if you don't know the breed of your colt then you have no business owning a stallion.
Dog %26 cat food cans are full of back yard bred horses. And of discarded horses that people who had no idea of what to do to prevent bad behaviors that were oh so cute from occuring in the first place.
You have had some good advice on these postings. When your colt grows up and picks you up by your shoulders and shakes you down like he would any mare then I want you to post again and ask another question about behaviors.
Now go take some pictures and post them.
Dawn
You shouldn't worry, as long as it's not aggresive. If this turns into nipping, every time he does it, give him a quick poke on the cheek. My paint does this, I think it's just a sign of love between you and him. He sounds beautiful, and he'll be a good breeder.
These behaviors won't be cute when he is 1000lbs of testosterone and trying to bite or mount you! Mouthing and licking lead to biting, and that is a VERY dangerous thing for a horse to do to a person. Like all the smart, experienced people on here have said - GELD HIM...yesterday! A good stallion makes a great gelding. A stallion with no papers, no performance record, and not near-perfect conformation and temperament should not be bred or kept intact...plenty of mediocre horses in the world already. If you don't have enough experience with horses to be asking this question...you should NOT own a stallion.
When he licks you its fine but if and when he starts nipping at you just slap him. When he is older if the licking continues it isn't really a big deal unless you don't like it, thats when you need to do something.
I really don't think that someone new to owning horses should own a stud at all. Studs can be extremely difficult to work with and can become dangerous. You should highly consider gelding him or selling him. I'm sorry to be blunt like that, but your safety and the horses safety could be in jeoprady.
I have been around stallions my entire life (my grandparents operate a ranch of two homozygous paint stallions). If you DO plan to use him for breeding (which I advise against but, of course, it is your choice) what do you hope to achieve by breeding him? For your own personal stock or to use as a stud? Stallions are incredibly dangerous, and therefore, do all you can to make sure he is completely and utterly trained manners as early as possible. I do not know of any active stallion that will retain those manners when it does come time to use him as a stud, but our paint stallions are very well behaved as long as there is no mare around. Therefore, in this case, if you do plan on keeping him intact, make sure he is as well behaved as you can get him. Also, I would not recommend using him as a primary riding horse if he is a stallion that you plan to breed as well - they can be a good ride but when they are actively breeding, they will always have that heightened interest in any mare and would make riding more struggle than its worth. Good luck though! He sounds gorgeous.
it is cute now but when hes 1000 lbs its not cute anymore. its dangerous. i would strongly discourage this behavior. and as far as having a stud, if you are a new horse owner i certainly would NOT keep him a stud. i understand you want to breed, but you seriously need to look into handling studs and etc. 9 times out of 10 they are not easy to handle or be around. i have been around and owned horses for 10 plus years and still to this day would not own a stud. ive been around way to many of them. they tend to have agressive behaviors.
I am looking to get a new cutback english saddle, how do I measure to tell what size I may need?
I know that a 20" is too small, I am about 5'9".what's the rule of thumb? What's the difference for western saddles? How do I measure for that?
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Most tack stores will let you sit in the saddle to find out. They're also pretty good at telling what's too small and too large. I knew a few places that let you take a saddle for a trial period as well, which I love; I think you really need to use it before you can make a decision. I think Dover saddlery actually does this through their magazine if you can't make it to a tack shop.
it all depends on the size of your butt.
Most saddle shops will let you sit in one to check for comfort
I am 5'8 ish and I would say try a 21 -22 inch for your cutback
You measure a western saddle from the center of the horn to the ctr of the cantle - very similar to a reg.English saddle - dressage ,AP,huntseat sadde - I would try an 18inch.
You need to go to a tack store for that answer.
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Most tack stores will let you sit in the saddle to find out. They're also pretty good at telling what's too small and too large. I knew a few places that let you take a saddle for a trial period as well, which I love; I think you really need to use it before you can make a decision. I think Dover saddlery actually does this through their magazine if you can't make it to a tack shop.
it all depends on the size of your butt.
Most saddle shops will let you sit in one to check for comfort
I am 5'8 ish and I would say try a 21 -22 inch for your cutback
You measure a western saddle from the center of the horn to the ctr of the cantle - very similar to a reg.English saddle - dressage ,AP,huntseat sadde - I would try an 18inch.
You need to go to a tack store for that answer.
I am looking into getting a horse; what breeds should I consider?
I have been riding for about 2 years and am at the Intermediate level. I would like to jump my horse, but probably not competitively. I also want a horse that is comfy and can gallop over grassy terrain and is pretty tolerable with other horses. If I can be picky, I would really want a buckskin-colored horse. I was thinking a Morgan? Thank you!
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Check with an equine veterinarian in your community.
I would try a hanovarian or a courter horse thogh are beautiful perfect horses
Sea Horse.
Adopt a mustang, they are smart, survivors! Handle all terrain, make fantastic endurance horses, hooves are sound and rarely require shoes, just a good trim or rasping, sensible and dependable. I have made Trail horses and hunters of them and won at shows on their merits which no one can contest! Either they do the routine and perform well or not and no amount of pedigree will produce that! While you are learning what you like to focus on in horsemanship and deciding which breed you would prefer, you just might find yourself in love with the endearing loyal American Mustang--they come in all colors! Buckskin amongst them!
Tennessee Walkers are supposed to be the most comfortable to ride, and they can also be trained to jump. Quarter horses are good all around horses. Thoroughbreds are used in racing but they can be a handful.
I love my Morgans!! They truly are the best hearted horses I have ever worked with. I don't ride English, but they do everything I have needed %26 did it well!! I have 151 acres in WY. %26 Let me tell you I work them!! There is always something to do, so they get put to work. I have carts that they pull. I have used them to move trees, they were very large trees!! My brother has even used his to help tow my dads truck home. I have rode mine on a 45 mile ride %26 did great. But I know more than 60 Morgans have competed successfully in recognized USDF open dressage competitions at 3rd level %26 higher. Here is a good web site to read about them if you like. www.morganhorse.com
I think it is a good breed to read about %26 see if you really would like to own one. I love mine!! Good luck!
I own a 16hh mare! They are not all short.
It all depends what you are going to do if you just want a trail horse, fun show, rodeo horse, or if it's your fist horse go with QUARTER HORSES geldings are nicer. If you wan to jump are race get a Thoroughbred not Arabians
Oh oh oh get an Appendix Quarter horse.
Thourouhbred/Quater horse mix
They are great jumpers.
http://www.americanappendix.com/...
http://www.equine.com/horses/search_resu...
http://www.equine.com/
you shouldn't really be trying to single a breed out as a rule, but if you wanted something nice and flowing yet not too boisterous, then a Morgan would be nice, it depends on what your looking for size wise; my little Riding Pony is an ace jumper when he wants to be and hes only 15 hh, also my mums 18.2 hh Shire cross is absolutely fantastic . . . it depends on the horse every breed has its rogues . . . gud luk
Either a Morgan or a Quarter Horse I think.
I don't think you should look into a specific breed, because there's a pretty small chance you'll be able to find a perfect horse for you if you exclude all but one or two breeds. If you were to look into getting a specific breed you should talk to your riding instructor about a suitable breed for your discipline.
I myself ride horses and i live in the west! I recomend getting a palomeno or a Tenisee walking horse! They are both compatible and sweet!
A Morgan would be great! Though I'm partial to half-drafts as jumpers. Good personalites, though a bit quirky :) Here are BEAUTIFUL buckskin jumpers that a friend of mine sold, Carson and Raynier.
http://www.rideadraft.com/horses_sold.ht...
arabians are awsome with jumping..if you get the right arab then you could be able to do all sorts of things with it...some are trained to jump,trail ride, show, everything you could think of.thats wat my arabian is getting trained for..and so far she is totally awsome and can do most anything...of course if there is another horse around.but it depends on how picky you are...
The question your asking is a tuff one to answer. Majority of people will give you a answer to there own prefrence of breed that they either have or love or want one. You will do well with any breed you choose to pick. Just shop for one. Make sure you ride it and enjoy it. Make sure you feel a good connection and you feel comfortable. Theres rotten horses in every breed just like there is rotten people but not all people are rotten. Don't pick a specific breed, pick a horse that his characteristics meets your needs.
As previously mentioned in a couple of answers- I agree that you should not necessarily go after 1 breed over another. Your answers on the best breed for you are the opinion of what horse that particular person likes, which may not be for you.
I would do your home work, take your time, try out horses that are suitable for what your are planing to ask of them and suitable for your ridding ability and experience. The more horses you try out, the better chance of finding that "perfect match".
Yes, I would stick to the more mild tempered breeds in your search, Morgans and QH's are good, but even a TB or Arab can surprise you- just depends on their personality and training.
Try out as many as you can in your area- you'll find out the answer to your question yourself!
Good luck with your soon to be new horse!
Breed doesn't really matter that much if the horse suits you in temperament and size, and has reasonable athletic ability. I have a soft spot for paints and Quarter Horses, but that's just me.
Wow umm they are all pretty great.
Quarter Horse
Walking horse
Standerd Bred
Mustangs
But make sure your comfatable with the horse you buy.
Good luck.
It truly depends on your budget, and the fact you aren't sure if you want to compete or not.
The most perfect horse I ever rode was an Oldenburgh, a warmblood. They are calm and decidedly responsive, but are expensive. They also belong in the show ring, I believe. The Oldenburg I rode was already seventeen, but most of his early life was spent in a grand prix showjumping ring and in his teens as a level 4 Dressage. Yes, they are perfect and rarely have I encountered one with bad habits. But i'm not into perfect horses :P
I'm not a fan of Arabians. Nor of Arabian crosses. So even though I have ridden and been around many, I wouldn't be one to ask without biased opinion lol
I always wanted a thoroughbred up until a year ago, when one threw me over her head into a fence post around a tight corner. She was an ex-racer, only three years off the track. I think it shows something that all the times I have been thrown off it's been while riding a thoroughbred. They are crazy, and I do love them for their energy, but I would recommend a confident, advanced rider unless you find a rare gem gelding (or even mare, i've met a few) who is calm and collected. Excellent jumpers, but i wouldn't say entirely comfortable.
Quarterhorses are darlings, most of the time. A dressage QH I trained and later refreshed had the biggest attitude problem I have ever seen, bucked like crazy. But he was probably the only one I have ever met like that. They are on the lower end of the spectrum in regards to pricing, but aren't the most worthwhile jumpers. In my own opinion, I think they are pretty darn comfortable.
And for a mix, the Appendix. My favorite horse of ALL time was an Appendix gelding. I loved him and would have bought him if the owner who I leased him from would have allowed it. They tend to have the best from both the Thoroughbred and QH. I would totally recommend one.
Morgans are good, sturdy horses. Majority of those I have known, however, have not been confident really. They are willing to learn and push to learn. Good horses. Friendly.
Depending how tall you are, ponies are great too. I'm 5'2", and I used to jump a Haflinger gelding who was awesome. Connemaras are wonderful, they remind me of warmbloods, but like i said i've never been into perfect horses. Draft crosses tend to be excellent jumpers or typically any discipline you set them to. Full drafts tend not to be so bad either, but i've known plenty of people who get on an 18hh clyde-belgian cross and get freaked out once they start cantering..
Also Paint horses have been great jumpers, and are generally comfortable and easy going.
Just check out www.dreamhorse.com and fill in all the details you'd like in the Advanced Search option. Don't be too picky-- you won't yield many results.
I hope I helped a little!
A morgan would be a great choice ive been told that theyre good jumpers and they r really smooth!!
I own 3 walking horses and ive never had anything other then them but i have ridden other breeds. I love the smooth gait and that you can show and trail ride this breed. They have great bloodlines and they are amazing I wouldnt change it for the world!
hey,
first of all, stay away from stallions as your first horse. Also you need to consider how tall you are and how you would fit the horse. Im thinking quarter horse is proably the best way for you to go, they have a great personality, are very gentle exellent jumpers,they are very comfy. I say Quarter horse but you should find a coach to find you a horse the coach knows you better and can proably find a perfect match before you get a horse make sure to have a vet look it over.
good luck
I just got my first horse a few months ago and i got a Polish Arabian. I bought him because he isn't wired as tight as most Arabians. My friend jumps her horse and she bought a appendix quarter horse. that is quarter horse Thoroughbred mix(sorry about the spelling). He is tall but he is kind and intelligent like a quarter horse. Good luck!
yes a morgan is a wonderful idea did you know they have the longest neck out of all breeds of horses?
Look in the direction of your likes. Sounds as if you know what you want. Check at reputable horse farms/tack and feed stores. when you go out to see a horse, make sure that the owner rides him first so you can see and judge the gaits, how the horse responds etc. have the horse vet checked.
If the owner has a record of worming program or vet bills, get a copy or call the vet that took care of the horse. Take your time so you make the right purchase.
Morgans are nice, buts its hard to find a buckskin. I have a Morgan in real life, and work for my instructor who is a 5x + world champion in the morgan horse circuit, and Morgans are very enjoyable horses to work around, and they can do every discapline from dressage, cross country, cutting to combined driving. But there are so many breeds to choose from. Stock horses such as your Quarter Horses, Paint Horses, and Appaloosas make nice over all horses. Quarter Horses are a nice breed, they come in all shapes sizes and colors and can do almost everything. Its quite common to find duns and buckskins in this breed as well. I myself have a buckskin Quarter Horse. Mustangs are very hardy, and can do a variety of things, and they come in just about every color there is. They just wouldn't be as competitivley valuable as your Thoroughbreds or warmbloods, plus you'd have to spend quite a while training a mustang. Mules are nice too, they come in all colors, and despite their stereo type of being stouborn they are actually smarter than horses, and you can show them in Mule and Donkey Shows if you wanted too. There are Mule shows in my home town and they do everything from hunter jumper, trail, driving, donkey barrel racing, free style reining, and even dressage. You could also go with an Arabian, they are very beautiful, gentle natured horses, but its hard to find a buckskin in them. But that gives you a start. I recomend trying out a few different horses of different breeds, and doing research on different breeds as well. Take you time though, dont rush into buying a horse or else you might end up with a terrible mount. This happend to me alot when I was little, my dad would always buy the first horse we came to. You could also try horses like Paso Finos, which you can find in just about every color, or Tennesee Walkers or Missourie Fox Trotters who are all very smooth. I would recomend a Paso Fino over the others though.
Morgan
Quarter Horse
Arabian
Mule
Paso Fino
Mustang (not my highest recomendation)
Answers:
Check with an equine veterinarian in your community.
I would try a hanovarian or a courter horse thogh are beautiful perfect horses
Sea Horse.
Adopt a mustang, they are smart, survivors! Handle all terrain, make fantastic endurance horses, hooves are sound and rarely require shoes, just a good trim or rasping, sensible and dependable. I have made Trail horses and hunters of them and won at shows on their merits which no one can contest! Either they do the routine and perform well or not and no amount of pedigree will produce that! While you are learning what you like to focus on in horsemanship and deciding which breed you would prefer, you just might find yourself in love with the endearing loyal American Mustang--they come in all colors! Buckskin amongst them!
Tennessee Walkers are supposed to be the most comfortable to ride, and they can also be trained to jump. Quarter horses are good all around horses. Thoroughbreds are used in racing but they can be a handful.
I love my Morgans!! They truly are the best hearted horses I have ever worked with. I don't ride English, but they do everything I have needed %26 did it well!! I have 151 acres in WY. %26 Let me tell you I work them!! There is always something to do, so they get put to work. I have carts that they pull. I have used them to move trees, they were very large trees!! My brother has even used his to help tow my dads truck home. I have rode mine on a 45 mile ride %26 did great. But I know more than 60 Morgans have competed successfully in recognized USDF open dressage competitions at 3rd level %26 higher. Here is a good web site to read about them if you like. www.morganhorse.com
I think it is a good breed to read about %26 see if you really would like to own one. I love mine!! Good luck!
I own a 16hh mare! They are not all short.
It all depends what you are going to do if you just want a trail horse, fun show, rodeo horse, or if it's your fist horse go with QUARTER HORSES geldings are nicer. If you wan to jump are race get a Thoroughbred not Arabians
Oh oh oh get an Appendix Quarter horse.
Thourouhbred/Quater horse mix
They are great jumpers.
http://www.americanappendix.com/...
http://www.equine.com/horses/search_resu...
http://www.equine.com/
you shouldn't really be trying to single a breed out as a rule, but if you wanted something nice and flowing yet not too boisterous, then a Morgan would be nice, it depends on what your looking for size wise; my little Riding Pony is an ace jumper when he wants to be and hes only 15 hh, also my mums 18.2 hh Shire cross is absolutely fantastic . . . it depends on the horse every breed has its rogues . . . gud luk
Either a Morgan or a Quarter Horse I think.
I don't think you should look into a specific breed, because there's a pretty small chance you'll be able to find a perfect horse for you if you exclude all but one or two breeds. If you were to look into getting a specific breed you should talk to your riding instructor about a suitable breed for your discipline.
I myself ride horses and i live in the west! I recomend getting a palomeno or a Tenisee walking horse! They are both compatible and sweet!
A Morgan would be great! Though I'm partial to half-drafts as jumpers. Good personalites, though a bit quirky :) Here are BEAUTIFUL buckskin jumpers that a friend of mine sold, Carson and Raynier.
http://www.rideadraft.com/horses_sold.ht...
arabians are awsome with jumping..if you get the right arab then you could be able to do all sorts of things with it...some are trained to jump,trail ride, show, everything you could think of.thats wat my arabian is getting trained for..and so far she is totally awsome and can do most anything...of course if there is another horse around.but it depends on how picky you are...
The question your asking is a tuff one to answer. Majority of people will give you a answer to there own prefrence of breed that they either have or love or want one. You will do well with any breed you choose to pick. Just shop for one. Make sure you ride it and enjoy it. Make sure you feel a good connection and you feel comfortable. Theres rotten horses in every breed just like there is rotten people but not all people are rotten. Don't pick a specific breed, pick a horse that his characteristics meets your needs.
As previously mentioned in a couple of answers- I agree that you should not necessarily go after 1 breed over another. Your answers on the best breed for you are the opinion of what horse that particular person likes, which may not be for you.
I would do your home work, take your time, try out horses that are suitable for what your are planing to ask of them and suitable for your ridding ability and experience. The more horses you try out, the better chance of finding that "perfect match".
Yes, I would stick to the more mild tempered breeds in your search, Morgans and QH's are good, but even a TB or Arab can surprise you- just depends on their personality and training.
Try out as many as you can in your area- you'll find out the answer to your question yourself!
Good luck with your soon to be new horse!
Breed doesn't really matter that much if the horse suits you in temperament and size, and has reasonable athletic ability. I have a soft spot for paints and Quarter Horses, but that's just me.
Wow umm they are all pretty great.
Quarter Horse
Walking horse
Standerd Bred
Mustangs
But make sure your comfatable with the horse you buy.
Good luck.
It truly depends on your budget, and the fact you aren't sure if you want to compete or not.
The most perfect horse I ever rode was an Oldenburgh, a warmblood. They are calm and decidedly responsive, but are expensive. They also belong in the show ring, I believe. The Oldenburg I rode was already seventeen, but most of his early life was spent in a grand prix showjumping ring and in his teens as a level 4 Dressage. Yes, they are perfect and rarely have I encountered one with bad habits. But i'm not into perfect horses :P
I'm not a fan of Arabians. Nor of Arabian crosses. So even though I have ridden and been around many, I wouldn't be one to ask without biased opinion lol
I always wanted a thoroughbred up until a year ago, when one threw me over her head into a fence post around a tight corner. She was an ex-racer, only three years off the track. I think it shows something that all the times I have been thrown off it's been while riding a thoroughbred. They are crazy, and I do love them for their energy, but I would recommend a confident, advanced rider unless you find a rare gem gelding (or even mare, i've met a few) who is calm and collected. Excellent jumpers, but i wouldn't say entirely comfortable.
Quarterhorses are darlings, most of the time. A dressage QH I trained and later refreshed had the biggest attitude problem I have ever seen, bucked like crazy. But he was probably the only one I have ever met like that. They are on the lower end of the spectrum in regards to pricing, but aren't the most worthwhile jumpers. In my own opinion, I think they are pretty darn comfortable.
And for a mix, the Appendix. My favorite horse of ALL time was an Appendix gelding. I loved him and would have bought him if the owner who I leased him from would have allowed it. They tend to have the best from both the Thoroughbred and QH. I would totally recommend one.
Morgans are good, sturdy horses. Majority of those I have known, however, have not been confident really. They are willing to learn and push to learn. Good horses. Friendly.
Depending how tall you are, ponies are great too. I'm 5'2", and I used to jump a Haflinger gelding who was awesome. Connemaras are wonderful, they remind me of warmbloods, but like i said i've never been into perfect horses. Draft crosses tend to be excellent jumpers or typically any discipline you set them to. Full drafts tend not to be so bad either, but i've known plenty of people who get on an 18hh clyde-belgian cross and get freaked out once they start cantering..
Also Paint horses have been great jumpers, and are generally comfortable and easy going.
Just check out www.dreamhorse.com and fill in all the details you'd like in the Advanced Search option. Don't be too picky-- you won't yield many results.
I hope I helped a little!
A morgan would be a great choice ive been told that theyre good jumpers and they r really smooth!!
I own 3 walking horses and ive never had anything other then them but i have ridden other breeds. I love the smooth gait and that you can show and trail ride this breed. They have great bloodlines and they are amazing I wouldnt change it for the world!
hey,
first of all, stay away from stallions as your first horse. Also you need to consider how tall you are and how you would fit the horse. Im thinking quarter horse is proably the best way for you to go, they have a great personality, are very gentle exellent jumpers,they are very comfy. I say Quarter horse but you should find a coach to find you a horse the coach knows you better and can proably find a perfect match before you get a horse make sure to have a vet look it over.
good luck
I just got my first horse a few months ago and i got a Polish Arabian. I bought him because he isn't wired as tight as most Arabians. My friend jumps her horse and she bought a appendix quarter horse. that is quarter horse Thoroughbred mix(sorry about the spelling). He is tall but he is kind and intelligent like a quarter horse. Good luck!
yes a morgan is a wonderful idea did you know they have the longest neck out of all breeds of horses?
Look in the direction of your likes. Sounds as if you know what you want. Check at reputable horse farms/tack and feed stores. when you go out to see a horse, make sure that the owner rides him first so you can see and judge the gaits, how the horse responds etc. have the horse vet checked.
If the owner has a record of worming program or vet bills, get a copy or call the vet that took care of the horse. Take your time so you make the right purchase.
Morgans are nice, buts its hard to find a buckskin. I have a Morgan in real life, and work for my instructor who is a 5x + world champion in the morgan horse circuit, and Morgans are very enjoyable horses to work around, and they can do every discapline from dressage, cross country, cutting to combined driving. But there are so many breeds to choose from. Stock horses such as your Quarter Horses, Paint Horses, and Appaloosas make nice over all horses. Quarter Horses are a nice breed, they come in all shapes sizes and colors and can do almost everything. Its quite common to find duns and buckskins in this breed as well. I myself have a buckskin Quarter Horse. Mustangs are very hardy, and can do a variety of things, and they come in just about every color there is. They just wouldn't be as competitivley valuable as your Thoroughbreds or warmbloods, plus you'd have to spend quite a while training a mustang. Mules are nice too, they come in all colors, and despite their stereo type of being stouborn they are actually smarter than horses, and you can show them in Mule and Donkey Shows if you wanted too. There are Mule shows in my home town and they do everything from hunter jumper, trail, driving, donkey barrel racing, free style reining, and even dressage. You could also go with an Arabian, they are very beautiful, gentle natured horses, but its hard to find a buckskin in them. But that gives you a start. I recomend trying out a few different horses of different breeds, and doing research on different breeds as well. Take you time though, dont rush into buying a horse or else you might end up with a terrible mount. This happend to me alot when I was little, my dad would always buy the first horse we came to. You could also try horses like Paso Finos, which you can find in just about every color, or Tennesee Walkers or Missourie Fox Trotters who are all very smooth. I would recomend a Paso Fino over the others though.
Morgan
Quarter Horse
Arabian
Mule
Paso Fino
Mustang (not my highest recomendation)
I am looking for 11 stables to rent in 15 mile radius of canvey island essex,looked every where? please help?
i've searched all classifieds
Answers:
Try Keelings farm in Wickford-They had lots of empy ones a few months ago-
i used to live on Canvey-hard to find local stabling in Essex-good luck
i dont think there is any hun...oh hold on try near basildon hosp not to sure though...sorry could not be of great help
i live on canvey ..sorry mate dont know of any either...have you tryed hockley?? wakering..wickford ..good luck with the search
try and search the web on equine websites and do a search for what you are looking for.
sorry hun Im of no help to you as Im in Ireland but it seems the only other option you may have would be to post up ads in your local tack shops asking if anyone would have this facility to rent..
Good luck
xx
Go to a tack shop and look at the advertisements (if they have any), or ask someone who works there. That's what I did to find a stable. Try a phonebook, but sometimes they don't help at all. Good luck!
Answers:
Try Keelings farm in Wickford-They had lots of empy ones a few months ago-
i used to live on Canvey-hard to find local stabling in Essex-good luck
i dont think there is any hun...oh hold on try near basildon hosp not to sure though...sorry could not be of great help
i live on canvey ..sorry mate dont know of any either...have you tryed hockley?? wakering..wickford ..good luck with the search
try and search the web on equine websites and do a search for what you are looking for.
sorry hun Im of no help to you as Im in Ireland but it seems the only other option you may have would be to post up ads in your local tack shops asking if anyone would have this facility to rent..
Good luck
xx
Go to a tack shop and look at the advertisements (if they have any), or ask someone who works there. That's what I did to find a stable. Try a phonebook, but sometimes they don't help at all. Good luck!
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