Does breed matter when buying your first horse?

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Does breed matter when you're shopping for your first horse? I weigh in on where I think breed matters and where it doesn't. Thanks to ‪@weaveandwobble‬ for the great question!
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0:00 When Breed Matters
5:09 Why It Doesn't

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@21stcenturybutterfly19 4 ай бұрын

Totally agree! I had horses 30 years ago and after kids and work retirement I have purchased another horse. I knew I wanted a draft or chunky draft cross. Because of my age, I knew that I also wanted an older horse, that would be mine until it’s passing. I also knew I wanted to help a rescue horse. I was so lucky that I found my horse. He is a North American Spotted Draft, he is big and was super pushy and had his own set of respect issues to sort through, but we are on the road to him becoming more respectful, and pushing less and less. But these issues take time and the know how to fix, which I didn’t have when I was younger. My advice for beginners is DO NOT rush into buying your “dream” horse! I made that mistake and the 4yr old green broke Arabian gelding I purchased when I was younger was way too much for me and ended in me having to sell him to someone older and more experienced. Which was heartbreaking.

@HappieronaHorse 4 ай бұрын

I love Spotted Drafts! I’m so glad you found something that checked all the boxes! 😃

@suecastillo4056 10 күн бұрын

Thank you so very much!!! I learned a lot♥️🙋‍♀️☮️‼️🐴

@richardrubert1359 4 ай бұрын

Good presentation. And it's so good to see you.

@HappieronaHorse 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, Richard! Grateful to have you watching as always 🙏🏼

@LuthienTNV 4 ай бұрын

I think the *most* important thing is the horses nature. I just bought my first horse and it's completly not what I imagined. I always wanted a huge black gelding and I bought a small chestnut mare (chestnut being my least favourite colour and I really, really don't like mares). But her character and aptitudes are literally perfect for my needs and I am really excited for our journey together

@HappieronaHorse 4 ай бұрын

I love this! Thank you for sharing your story. I hope viewers are open to finding the right companion in an unexpected package as you were. Very best to you and your new mount!! 💖

@LuthienTNV 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 💖 can't wait for more of your videos so I can learn more from you!

@Karen-vl7vf 4 ай бұрын

I think height/weight of a horse is important. As someone who is pretty tall, I can't ride a horse that is 13-14 HH, so even if they are the perfect horse otherwise, it still wouldn't be a good fit if they were too small to ride. Conversely, I know people who are very intimidated by a larger horse and are uncomfortable with handling them.

@HappieronaHorse 4 ай бұрын

Great point! The appropriate size horse definitely matters. 👍🏼

@barbarawitt9989 4 ай бұрын

Ask pointed questions. Such as: why are you selling this horse? What's the worst behavior this horse has ever displayed? Is this horse drugged currently? See what the current owner says! Always bring someone with you who's an experienced professional, and lean on his/her advice. Make sure to be truthful with yourself regarding your own ability. I think that over 70% of first time owners get out of horses in their first year due to lack of knowledge, getting injured or simply realizing that horses are not bicycles. You cannot just shove it away and not do anything for months on end, and then expect to have a nice ride, necessarily. Lol.

@HappieronaHorse 4 ай бұрын

Horses are not bicycles yes 😂 at one point in our relationship we talked about getting my husband a horse and ultimately he decided it wasn’t for him because “a motorcycle doesn’t have bad days...” I give him credit for knowing what he would/wouldn’t enjoy. He is very happy with his Harley. Thanks for your comment! 😃

@UndergroundRailoadTVshowinChic Ай бұрын

Thanks from Chicago

@caro5797 4 ай бұрын

I will definately buy my dream breed, BUT he/she will not be a baby, green, etc. I will make sure that we fit together, that the horse likes me, that I can visit more than once before buying etc. Such a big responsability, never rush to buy. :-)

@wesmccoy7061 4 ай бұрын

Yayyyyyyy your back. Wooohooo ❤

@HappieronaHorse 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! ☺️

@loripeaceandlove6391 4 ай бұрын

GreatVideo! Have missed you so much. PeaceAndLove Lori

@HappieronaHorse 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Lori! Great to have you watching! ❤️

@sageyates3964 3 ай бұрын

Just came across your channel, absolutely love your videos!!

@HappieronaHorse 3 ай бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

@carolynharmon7074 4 ай бұрын

🙂🐎

@melaniehandschuh4222 4 ай бұрын

In addition, to what extent am I as a rider willing to train and work on problems. Many horses work for rider A but not for rider B. You have to have a certain level of training, it's not enough if the horse can do it but I as the rider can't. Many riders think that they will get a certain breed and the rest will take care of itself. A man in our stable has an Arabian horse and at some point he just wants to ride it for short rides. It's going to be fun and we're all excited. The horse cannot be tied up, is poorly trained, but: It is an Arabian. With a pike head and thin legs. This will be a spectacle. 😂😂

@HappieronaHorse 4 ай бұрын

This is a great point; breed cannot compensate for our own lack of skill! 👍🏼

@wildedibles819 4 ай бұрын

Yes... Kinda... 😂 I got a practice one first a little pony 😂he's a sweetie but we need a bigger one everyone can ride 11hh chunky pony can only carry so much 😂

@wildedibles819 4 ай бұрын

My pony looks like a tiny cob 😂so I don't really need a big cob and the big price tag unless I could really make it work Quarter horses don't mind cows which is important on my list since they might be together ... We also need a hardy horse it's cold up here even with shelter... There's a barn too but we are up north I need to keep that in mind Another reason I'm glad my pony is hairy boy 😂 Work horse cross would be good Or Morgan, Canadian or Rocky Mountain even crossed are good on my list as well because they are a softer ride I have back problems pulling would be more important for me but I have 2 men who would need a ride I'm also thinking about buying a mare and guiding because guildings are easier to listen to a few different people and still be pleasing And a mare because really there's 3 riders or 2 at least and the pony don't cut it Possibly for me for a bit but not long time more for pulling a cart When you want to buy list your wants and don't wants in a horse and think it out its not something to just jump into they are special animals

@wildedibles819 4 ай бұрын

Great and important talk :)

@HappieronaHorse 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for this! It sounds like you are clear on what you want and need which is so important. All those breeds sound like lovely options. I hope you find just the right horse to keep your chunky pony company 😃💖

@wildedibles819 4 ай бұрын

@@HappieronaHorse thanks Im lucky to have a horse mentor or I would not even dream of it I have very little experience with horses but right now it feels right I'm helping on a farm learning about cows I have a milk cow and a pony... And other animals there lol I started a farm in town with birds and had to find a farmer friend to take them in lol It all started with a baby rooster of all things💞

@HappieronaHorse 4 ай бұрын

@@wildedibles819how wonderful!!! What fun to have so many animals to enjoy. Your heart sounds so full 🥰