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<blockquote data-quote="MoGal" data-source="post: 106974" data-attributes="member: 1346"><p>What breed you choose is up to you, but I believe Alan is right on when he gave you his perception of appy's, arabs, thoroughbreds, etc.... </p><p></p><p>I have Walking horses. For many years I weighed 250 pounds and rode a 14 hand horse, but then I'm only 5 foot. However, a 15 hand horse could carry you all day and it would not be a problem. (However, I'm sure my horses would tell you they like my 125 pound weight now and your weight loss is to be applauded... actually a standing ovation)</p><p></p><p>Advice to any novice --- DO NOT buy any horse younger than 15 years of age. Just as we mature with age, so do horses. I don't know why but most novices buy a yearling and then have numerous unhappy experiences. A 15 yr old horse will give you many more years of life if given the proper care.</p><p></p><p>Also I have found that anytime you can see the "whites" in their eyes they are of a "hotter" more nervous type. I'm sure someone can tell you of the exception, but that is my experience. </p><p></p><p>DO NOT buy your first horse at the sale barn unless you take someone reputable/knowledgeable with you. I would not recommend buying from a horse trader either. When you pick out the horse you really like, go back and see it again at an unannounced time (this will allow you to see the horse in natural form so as the owner will not have had time to give it acepromazine, calm and cool, or any other additives/gimmicks).</p><p>If you go to see the horse the first time and they've already ridden it "just" before you got there then I would not buy that horse. </p><p>Also make sure you ride the horse AWAY from the barn or where it is stalled. It should go willingly away from the barn and not be in a hurry to turn around and go back.</p><p></p><p>I realize you did not ask for this info, but simply inquired about breeds, and of course since I have walking horses that would be my preference. I don't care for a bouncy ride of a nongaited horse and I'm not going to post either. I can ride my horses english or western, but I will say that whatever breed you decide to buy make sure the saddle FITS the horse. A saddle has to FIT a horse just like boots have to fit your foot.</p><p></p><p>I'm 45 y/o and my cowgirl days are over. I don't want a horse that I have to blindfold to get on or one that bucks every time you mount up or one that boogers at everything nor do I want a sore butt from bouncing, hence the walking horse for me.</p><p></p><p>If you purchase one that is at least a teenager, no matter what breed, you can always upgrade to a younger horse after you've gotton some experience.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MoGal, post: 106974, member: 1346"] What breed you choose is up to you, but I believe Alan is right on when he gave you his perception of appy's, arabs, thoroughbreds, etc.... I have Walking horses. For many years I weighed 250 pounds and rode a 14 hand horse, but then I'm only 5 foot. However, a 15 hand horse could carry you all day and it would not be a problem. (However, I'm sure my horses would tell you they like my 125 pound weight now and your weight loss is to be applauded... actually a standing ovation) Advice to any novice --- DO NOT buy any horse younger than 15 years of age. Just as we mature with age, so do horses. I don't know why but most novices buy a yearling and then have numerous unhappy experiences. A 15 yr old horse will give you many more years of life if given the proper care. Also I have found that anytime you can see the "whites" in their eyes they are of a "hotter" more nervous type. I'm sure someone can tell you of the exception, but that is my experience. DO NOT buy your first horse at the sale barn unless you take someone reputable/knowledgeable with you. I would not recommend buying from a horse trader either. When you pick out the horse you really like, go back and see it again at an unannounced time (this will allow you to see the horse in natural form so as the owner will not have had time to give it acepromazine, calm and cool, or any other additives/gimmicks). If you go to see the horse the first time and they've already ridden it "just" before you got there then I would not buy that horse. Also make sure you ride the horse AWAY from the barn or where it is stalled. It should go willingly away from the barn and not be in a hurry to turn around and go back. I realize you did not ask for this info, but simply inquired about breeds, and of course since I have walking horses that would be my preference. I don't care for a bouncy ride of a nongaited horse and I'm not going to post either. I can ride my horses english or western, but I will say that whatever breed you decide to buy make sure the saddle FITS the horse. A saddle has to FIT a horse just like boots have to fit your foot. I'm 45 y/o and my cowgirl days are over. I don't want a horse that I have to blindfold to get on or one that bucks every time you mount up or one that boogers at everything nor do I want a sore butt from bouncing, hence the walking horse for me. If you purchase one that is at least a teenager, no matter what breed, you can always upgrade to a younger horse after you've gotton some experience. [/QUOTE]
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