What is the best breed of horse to buy for a child?

Onyx e f ee hi · Apr 30th 2013, 2:18am

My friend wants to know what the best kind of pony is for a kid. Her 8 year-old tomboy sister loves horses (go figure). It's for a birthday present, and I want to help her out. Any ideas? Thanks!Who said she would take care of the pony on her own? Lol. The WHOLE family will care for it. (She just doesn't know that yet!)

Cowboys Angles 7113 · Apr 30th 2013, 2:18am

definately a POA--Pony of the Americas. They can be up to 56" tall, so are not always "ponies" I grew up with them and wouldn't work with a different breed today

Memphis Belle Make N Mischief 7914 · Apr 30th 2013, 2:18am

a Pony not good. She needs responsibilty wait on that 8 year old having a pony isn't good idea wait till she is 10-12 that way she is more thinking clearly and is more mature.

42 · Apr 30th 2013, 2:18am

it really should be old horse people like to buy ponies for littler ones but i think they have a mind of there own i have a Arab but i would recommend a quarter horse make sure he is older if you would like to know more you can e-mail me at [email protected] or [email protected]

bratiskim · Apr 30th 2013, 2:19am

Probably a pony, most likly a shetlin

5104 · Apr 30th 2013, 2:19am

definitaly not a shetland they are ill temperedi used to ride a pony that had a lot of breeds in it that is probably the best kind

9860 · Apr 30th 2013, 2:20am

probably a quarter horse or quarter pony. they r ussually nice, patient, and calm. a quarter pony is just a bit smaller. (easier 4 an 8 year old kid 2 control)

Beardies6419 · Apr 30th 2013, 2:20am

The breed doesn't matter as much as the individual horse. Pets shouldn't be presents. All to often the person receiving the "gift" neglects them because they are not prepared. Make sure the child knows what she is doing before getting her a horse. They are a big responsibility and need daily care. An 8-year-old cannot be expected to care for a horse themselves, the parents will have to do most of the work. Do your homework before getting a horse and don't make it a birthday present.

A G · Apr 30th 2013, 2:20am

Quarter horses i'd say. VERY calm and great with kids, very helpful and gentle and smart and beautiful and usually a trained is $1000 WHICH IS VERYY LITTLE!!

Cowboys Angles · Apr 30th 2013, 2:21am

First of all does the child have any experience with horses?If not you need to get her a dead broke horse that has been around children.Then make sure the child has lessons on care and feeding as well as riding.Ponies are neat little critters but tend to be mischievious.Unless the adult wants to spend a lot of time with the pony it wouldn't be a good bet.Quarter horses are great stay away from appaloosas.Make sure you have a person who knows what they are doing to go with you when you make the purchase.Stay away from horse traders they are just in it to make a buck and will tell you anything in order to make the sale.

23 cent · Apr 30th 2013, 2:21am

People who do pony rides are always willing to sell some of their stock and they are all calm and quiet. Just make sure you bring a vet to check out he pony before you buy it.

2 due on 3409 33 · Apr 30th 2013, 2:22am

Better not bye a pony bye an appolusa horse. They are vary calm and gentle and they are hard to lose when most of them love folw leader!

4916 · Apr 30th 2013, 2:22am

any horse is a good horse. I would say go for an older horse or pony.good breeds are...Quarter HorsesMorgansThoroughbred to name just a few

Memphis Belle 5248 · Apr 30th 2013, 2:23am

Only kind of pony I can think of is the Schetland(sp?) pony. Just keep in mind that she's still very young and it'll turn out to be a family pet, per say, so a larder breed might be your best bet for larger adults and kids.

3186 · Apr 30th 2013, 2:23am

arabian!!quarter-horses are stupid and can only run about 1/4 mile arabians can run for miles and can think for themselves

0077670 · Apr 30th 2013, 2:23am

The breed doesn't matter so much as the horse itself. You just need to make sure that the horse is well broke and friendly with no vices.

2 Happily Married Americans1284 · Apr 30th 2013, 2:24am

Probably any kind of pony but most ponies can be naughty and stubborn if not trained right. But any well trained horse would work too.

71ssecnirp · Apr 30th 2013, 2:24am

A kids horse (not a pony) can be any breed. You need a gelding (fixed male), that is at least 10 years old, that has been there and done that.Call the local farrier and see if any of his clients have a horse that is for sale...or collecting dust in the backyard.Contact local riding schools in your area and see if they have someone selling a kids horse.Check equine.com for bombproof kids horses in your area.Horses are usually lifetime pets...so it would be better to give the child a certificate good for the horse of her choice, then include her in the shopping experience.She should test ride several before making up her mind. Someone else should give her 6 months of riding lessons, so she will enjoy the experience.