What Is the Best Horse Breed?

Everyone Has Their Favorite Horse Breeds

We all have specific horse breeds we're drawn to—the ones that we really like and always dream of owning. Sometimes، that coincides with what we want to do with a horse، and other times it does not، so we need to consider this while looking for a horse.

There are too many breeds for me to go over all of them، but I will touch on some of the more common ones.

Thoroughbreds

Thoroughbreds come to mind since they have recently had a resurgence in popularity. Thoroughbreds are easily available at low prices which makes them attractive to many people. Unfortunately، many of these people do not have the skills to retrain them.

An older thoroughbred that has already been retrained and had experience in your chosen discipline can be a great first horse. I have had many older thoroughbreds that have made great lesson horses.

It seems that، due to the low prices and their ready availability، many are attracted to the ones right off of the track. It is sort of a trendy thing right now. I think it is great that there are trainers out there helping people learn how to properly school a racehorse for a new career.

I do think that sometimes people get the wrong impression—that anyone can be successful with one of these horses—and that is not the case. It requires a certain amount of skill level and confidence، and they are not for everyone in the early stages of training.

One that is already retrained and experienced in whatever job you want it to do—those can be great prospects for new riders.

Draft Horse and Draft Crosses

Many people are attracted to the size and gentle nature of the draft horse breeds. They are beautiful، and most do have the kind disposition they are known for. Draft horses can be appropriate mounts for new riders because of this.