Every horse is an individual; their behavior depends on factors like breed, age and training.
Some horses can be more gentle and placid, making them suitable for newcomers. Others are more energetic and nervous; all are worth considering for beginner riders.
Arabian horses are high-energy horses that may prove challenging for new riders to control.
Akhal-Teke
Akhal-Teke horse breed stands out with its metallic sheen and slim build, making it unique. Renowned for their speed and endurance, as well as being popular equestrian choices due to their smooth gait, this breed even appears on Turkmenistan’s coat of arms and currency demonstrating its significance within culture.
These horses are highly intelligent and intuitive; many owners describe them as loyal “one-person” horses. But because they can sometimes become overexcited and restless, they require riders who can keep them challenged and engaged with a wide-open space where they can exercise safely. While adaptable to many climates, these horses require being fed a high protein diet including both hay and grain to thrive.
The Akhal-Teke is an ancient breed with over millennia of history. They’re beautiful yet hardy enough to thrive even in harsh desert environments with limited vegetation; their sleek forms and narrow heads lend them an air of stealthiness, perfect for endurance work. While primarily utilized in racing and dressage disciplines, they are also great at jumping and eventing events.
As Akhal-Tekes have lived generations with humans, they develop an unusually close bond. This makes them extremely loyal to their owners while sometimes wary of newcomers; care should be taken when treating new people as harsh corrections can make them defensive and can result in defensive behavior from these horses. They’re also at increased risk of Cervical Vertebral Malformation (Wobbler Syndrome) and cryptorchidism – meaning missing one or both testicles – than other breeds.
The Akhal-Teke Association of America has been championing this breed since 1979, hosting multiple events to educate the public. One such event is the Case Memorial Competition Awards, which recognizes Akhal-Tekes who excel in various disciplines. Additionally, each year it holds an informative three-day conference featuring workshops and speaking/slideshow presentations so attendees can gain more knowledge about Akhal-Tekes while meeting fellow enthusiasts.
Thoroughbred
The Thoroughbred is an iconic breed of horse, famed for its speed over long distances. As such, they are widely popular not only in racing, but also show jumping and eventing equestrian activities. A smart and highly intelligent breed, Thoroughbreds can be trained for many tasks; however their energetic personalities may make them difficult for novice riders.
Thoroughbred horses typically stand 16 hands, featuring refined head with widely spaced intelligent eyes and graceful neck. Their Arabian heritage can be seen in their long, lean bodies with deep chests and strong hindquarters. A Thoroughbred generally wears white or light-colored coats; however red, chestnut, black and even roan coat colors may also exist.
In the 17th and 18th centuries, Thoroughbred horses were initially developed through breeding horses with different bloodlines to optimize them for racing. Three Barb stallions from Turkoman, Arab and Barb bloodlines were brought to England to breed with native mares to create the first Thoroughbreds; The General Stud Book was later established to record these offspring; only those that can trace their bloodlines back to these three stallions can be considered true thoroughbreds.
As is true of all horses, a Thoroughbred’s temperament can vary significantly, from calm and steady to emotional or excitable or even shutting down quickly. Temperament should never be judged in terms of “good or bad”, rather more so in terms of what best fits with its individual personality and idiosyncrasies.
Horses are herd animals by nature and seek acceptance into groups. Gregarious by nature, horses become anxious when separated from other horses. Some herds feature one horse known as an alpha who stands up for others or defends territory from bullies while in others the focus may shift away from this role and towards omega status – another member who keeps away from activities within their herd altogether.
Tennessee Walking Horse
The Tennessee Walking Horse (TWH) is a breed of sure-footed, smooth-gaited horses developed in the United States. Popular as both show and pleasure riding animals, as well as strong workhorses. Their warm blooded temperament tends to be pleasant. These horses make excellent first time horse owners.
The Tennessee Walking Horse (TWH) originated in the Bluegrass region during the late 18th century. Beginning as Narragansett Pacers and Canadian Pacers, later crossbred with Thoroughbreds, American Saddlebreds, Morgans, and Standardbreds; Black Allan became its founding sire; eventually this led to its own breeders association which closed its studbook in 1947.
As part of their training for Tennessee Walking Horses, newcomers should begin with a flat-foot walk. This method provides an easy and comfortable method of training your horse, helping to develop their pace over time. Once trained, more advanced maneuvers may be gradually added – eventually your horse should be capable of performing running walks and other distinctive gaits with no difficulty at all!
The TWH breed of horse is a social animal and thrives when in the company of other horses. When in herd formation, it will call out to its herd members and move together as one to protect itself from predators. On occasion, however, an TWH may become aggressive if threatened by other animals or humans due to instinctual defense mechanisms rooted within its herd to defend its young or territory.
When dealing with an aggressive TWH, the best strategy is to teach basic obedience while using a halter and bit. A halter allows riders to control movements using leather straps attached around its neck; bits help discipline horses so that they respect their trainer.
Andalusian
The Andalusian horse breed has long been used for war and later as the “horse of kings.” Today, this striking horse can be found in equestrian competition and movie sets alike; known for its beauty, intelligence, strength, dressage abilities as well as forwardness/sensitivity it makes an excellent dressage horse suitable for intermediate riders or higher levels.
Andalusia in southern Spain was its place of origin, where this breed first emerged. Carthusian monks who protected these horses maintained meticulous breeding records that form the basis of today’s Andalusian Stud Book; only horses meeting certain standards are listed and known as Pura Raza Espanola or Pure Spanish Horses; their heavy build with robust limbs makes for graceful movement.
These horses can often be found at parades, trick training events and special occasions. Riders typically ride them in-hand using voice commands to control them; these horses also make for great competition horses in threshing competitions where a team threshes grain using long ropes and neck collars.
Andalusians may be prohibitively expensive, but they’re an excellent investment for horse enthusiasts looking for something stunning and highly trained as their equine partner. Their price depends on many factors including training level, breeding lines and conformation; therefore it would be prudent to conduct a pre-purchase exam prior to making any major investments in them.
Andalusians are beautiful horses, yet can be challenging to train. Being quick learners themselves, Andalusians may develop bad habits or cause injury without proper guidance and oversight. Furthermore, Andalusians require lots of exercise as well as being susceptible to becoming fat easily – increasing their health risks significantly. Therefore it’s essential that quality basic horse care be provided alongside working closely with a veterinarian on developing a preventative wellness program for your Andalusian.