What breed of horse?

[peteyfoozer]

There is a lot of good advice here for you. Don’t be hung up on breed or color. If you are not going to class A shows, any breed or combination with a good temperament, training and soundness will work well. And remember any good horse is a great color.

 

[Farmercharliesblog]

For an all-around or tail riding horse, the American Quarter Horse is widely considered the best choice due to its versatility, calm temperament, and ability to handle a variety of riding styles, including long-distance trail riding and even some agility work; making it suitable for both casual and more demanding activities.

 

[Farmercharliesblog]

• Icelandic Horse: A hardy breed with a natural tölt gait, perfect for challenging terrain.

• Tennessee Walker: Renowned for their smooth gait, ideal for comfortable long rides.
• Morgan Horse: Versatile and known for their good temperament, suitable for both trail riding and showing.
• Arabian: Known for their endurance and agility, making them great for long distance riding.

 

[Field Bee]

I always loved quarter horses for trial riding, they are hard to beat. But one of the most overlooked horses that are excellent to ride is the Standardbred. They are as rugged as quarter horses; most have sweet temperaments and fearless. There are some great programs like New Vocations that place horses that retire or didn't have the speed for the track. Riding or pulling a cart they are great to work with.