Best Horse Breeds for Children
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1.
Quarter Horse
A gentle spirit, peaceful and calm. Not easily spooked.
63 points - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye - 4 comments
Comments:
very good horses for riding and jumping but they are also very strong and not easily spooked
Added 5 years ago by guest, -1 points
i would recammend a mare or gelding never get a stallion for kids so make sure before you buy the horse that you ride it for a bit then choose if your gonna buy it or not
Added 11 years ago by guest, 3 points
I LOVE the looks of a quarter horse but i have never ownded one
thanks for the info
Added 12 years ago by guest, 2 points
The best horse for kids so far..........
They are calm, gentle, and even they are fast they will NEVER hurt anybody altough if it's toddler!
So if you have a kid and it wants a horse then buy a quarter horse gelding for it, because mare is not
even 90% save only 80% save(no horse is 100% save, geldings are 90% save.And NEVER buy a stallion!Stallions are 0% save!Even if it's a quarter horse!Also you need to get sure the horse has a good temperament!NEVER buy a horse before you know it's temperament!So good luck with selecting a right horse for your kid!
Added 12 years ago by guest, 4 points
2.
Tenesse Walkers
This Horse is very calm and easy for children to control and handle. A very smooth mover that likes to please it's owner.
30 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 4 comments
Comments:
so they made the horse from rdr2
Added 5 years ago by guest, -1 points
any horse can be good with kids i have a tenessee walker and she is so sweet she wouldnt hurt a fly i love her to death
Added 11 years ago by guest, 1 point
I DISagree with you!Tenesse walkers are very good horses with kids, i don't say that they are BEST but they are GREAT horses with kids!
Added 12 years ago by guest, 2 points
I love tenesse walkers but they are not good with kids
Added 13 years ago by guest, -2 points
3.
paint
American paint horses are beautiful in and out. Most are sweet, loving, willing and trust wrothy. But keep in mind pick one good for your type of living some are peppy like their thoroughbred atcestors but most of them have more quaterhorse in them which are peppy, calm and some times lazy! I love them so much
30 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 2 comments
Comments:
i have a paint and his name is stormy and he is kinda stubborn but istill love him so much so im guessing mine has a bit of quarter in him because he sure is lazy lol
Added 11 years ago by guest, 1 point
I honesltly think a gypsy vanner may be the best choice for children.(I'm 10 and I know that)
Added 12 years ago by guest, 0 points
4.
Appaloosa
Slow and steady, very sensitive to young riders.
25 points - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye - 6 comments
Comments:
For the comment below I meant to say they are a very good smooth horse for walking, trotting, cantering, and galloping.
Added 7 years ago by guest, 2 points
Appaloosas are a very calm horse for children and they are very beautiful and kind. This breed of horse is also a very poor smooth horse when they are walking, trotting, cantering, and galloping. So I would recommend this horse for all ages.
Added 7 years ago by guest, 3 points
i have a appaloosa and he is so calm a appaloosa would be a good choice for children im twelve and im galloping with an appaloosa and its smooth not bumpy so i would pick a appaloosa
Added 11 years ago by guest, 4 points
i love appaloosas they are gentle and beautiful.
Added 11 years ago by guest, 4 points
I have to agree with that comment! ;)
Added 12 years ago by guest, 3 points
Appaloosa's have a bad temper kinda like a dalmation
Added 12 years ago by guest, -7 points
5.
Arabian
This is one of the world's most famous breeds! Also one of the most elegant breeds of horse. The only horse breed which has some, though not all, have 5 lumbar vertebrae instead of the usual 6, and 17 rather than 18 pairs of ribs. Really beautiful horse.
16 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 6 comments
Comments:
My Arab is the sweetest thing! He loved children and is also "bomb proof"(thanks for teaching me that term!) The only person he's ever bit was the man I bought him from. He was abusive and would occasionally starve his horses so it's no surprise Kendrick(the arab) was jumpy when I first bought him. What I learned is that horses have their own personality, but they're also kind of like babies - a blank slate, If you're good to them, they tend to be more good-natured, if you're not, then... Well, then go to hell.
Added 6 years ago by guest, 1 point
I have one and is the only and best horse I have ever had,sweet,gentile,and great with kids...
Added 9 years ago by guest, 1 point
Each horse is an individual. My polish Arab was "bomb proof" and I often taught young children with him. I think the scariest thing he ever did was a full body shake while a friend's 4 year old was aboard. What 4 year old would be expecting that. My friend bred Arabs and all (even her stallion) were great animals. Many were not related either. So horses are individuals and human skills and abilities make things awesome or horrible. Dogs are the same too yet folks love to make lists that are complete fantasy because its the work you put into it and the dedication to form the relationship you want that's key.
Added 10 years ago by guest, 0 points
Arabians are my fave horse breed!
Added 11 years ago by guest, 0 points
Arabians have quite the wild side!!!It wouldn't be very smart to throw your kids on one of those horses.(unless an older horse)
Added 12 years ago by guest, 0 points
i Think these horse get spooked quite a bit so evan though i have one i dont think there the perfect kids horse but they still or beautiful horses ;)
Added 13 years ago by guest, 1 point
6.
Gypsy Vanner horse
Not many people know of these.they have a short back, short neck and a lot of feathering. They are about 14 hands tall. They are very gentle and eager to please their owner. Look at pictures on Google!
15 points - added 12 years ago by guest - 6 comments
Comments:
Very pretty for little girls but boys would probably be mean to it.
Added 5 years ago by guest, 0 points
I have a 18 hand gypsy vanner so I don't know whether he's just big or what
Added 6 years ago by guest, 0 points
the GYPSY VANNER is 13 threw 15 hands so 17 hands is way off and they are one of the best horses so ya
Added 7 years ago by guest, 0 points
i wouldnt pick a gyspy vanner unless a adult was riding it so its not a kid horse
Added 11 years ago by guest, 0 points
Gypsy Vanners are extremely intelligent and patient, and are a smaller horse breed. I highly recommend them for children. Beautiful horses.
Added 11 years ago by guest, 0 points
the gypsy vanner is not only 14 hands tall they are 15-17 hands i don't know were you got your imfo from but it is very off
Added 11 years ago by guest, 0 points
7.
Shetland Pony
A smaller framed pony, low to the ground.
14 points - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye - 2 comments
Comments:
I would be interested to hear any positive shetland pony stories that don't end with the child getting hurt. We grew up around all sorts of horses and ponies and I would never recommend a shetland pony to a family with children. They will throw you off, run off with you riding them, and some other not so great qualities that I wouldn't recommend for children. I would say it was the trainer, but I've seen it with many different trainers and discipline strategies. Welsh ponies, yes. Shetland Ponies, no.
Added 12 years ago by guest, 5 points
i think they are ok my aunt actully has one
Added 12 years ago by guest, 0 points
8.
Connemara Pony
12 points - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye - 1 comment
Comments:
I've heard they are good show ponies.
Added 11 years ago by guest, 0 points
9.
friesian horse
they are big horses but very friendly and kind they are gentel with kids they don,t get spooked easily they are cute giants
10 points - added 4 years ago by guest -
10.
Quarter Pony
Quarter Ponies are great with kids, not the best but great. They have the calm Quarter Horse in them, but they have wider backs and are smaller, usually between 13 and 14 hands. These ponies can be used for speed, pleasure (English or western), jumping, a great pet, trail horse, or even a schooling pony. Quarter Ponies are usually calm because of the Quarter horse in it, but can have a spirited side too, it depends if it is a pure bred, from two Quarter ponies, or a mixed breed quarter pony. For example I have a Quarter Horse Chincoteague pony mix. She is a mare so that also contributes to her high spirit. Quarter ponies are mostly calm and small, and are great with kids.
10 points - added 9 years ago by guest -
11.
Exmoor Pony
10 points - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye -
12.
Chincoteague Pony
10 points - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye -
13.
Caspian Horse
A nice calm demeanor and steady with kids.
10 points - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye -
14.
Welsh Cob Pony
Low to the ground makes for an easy fall.
8 points - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye -
15.
Dartmoor Pony
3 points - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye -
16.
mini horse
they can be rode and are not far to fall from, but i start all my kids with one to learn responsibillity
2 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
17.
Thoroughbred
They have "fire" and "spunk" but depending on the persistence of the kids can be great horses.
2 points - added 13 years ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
i have 1 and love him
Added 13 years ago by guest, 4 points
18.
Gotland Horse
2 points - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye -
19.
Draft Horse
Draft horses, although big, are gentle and quiet-minded. They are willing and athletic and amazing in general
0 points - added 6 years ago by guest - 2 comments
Comments:
Way to big
Added 5 years ago by guest, 0 points
I have a clydsedale named Shadow(He's pure black) and he's the biggest and gentlest horse i've ever met! I'm 12 years old and he is perfect with me and little kids. He'll only ever flick his tail at flies and once my 4 year old cousin Andrew was riding him, and he was bit by a horsefly and he tensed up for a moment like he was going to bolt but then he remember little Andrew was on him and he suck it up and waited for Andrew to get off.
Added 6 years ago by guest, 1 point
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