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.

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.

What you need to consider when considering a draft horse is what you are planning on doing with the horse. A draft horse will be fine as a pleasure horse or trail horse or if you want to learn to drive. The more athletic disciplines, jumping and such, are not going to be the easiest job for them. Physically, they aren't made for it and may not hold up to it.