Definition of a Good Beginner Horse

[HappyHorse13]

What are y'alls definitions of a good English beginner horse?

I'm looking for one and need to have advice on what is good and what is bad.

I know really what to look for but heck half of y'all have been riding a lot longer than I have!

Wisdom=Experienced Rider

Falling=Beginner

lol im just kidding

[dubbyroxsoxs95]

Beginner horse are actually usually elderly ponies, they are pokey and good for small children

A beginner horse should be well trainied.


Thats pretty much all I know!!!

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beginner ponies tend to be able to do most simply things without too much hassle, also bombproof, child friendly and usually an older pony that has 'been there done that' lol :D

[countercanter]

My best advice is to shop with your trainer but...

a good beginner horse will know his job really really well. He'll put up with your mistakes. He won't be too hot or sensitive. He won't require complicated equipment. He'll probably be a bit on the older side.

If you're looking at ads, look for things like schoolmaster, or packer, or bombproof.

Really though, it's best to shop with a trainer. Your trainer will be able to assess your riding, assess the horses, and the sellers will take you more seriously with a trainer than if you are shopping alone. When kids respond to my ads for horses for sale, I politely ask them to have their trainer respond instead and we go from there.

Good luck.