Yep! they are known for western riding and racing. they are the fastest horses under a quarter of a mile.
Depending on the standerbreds temperament it can make a good riding horse. But is preferably a more 'Cart pulling' horse and trotting horses.
Gypsy Vanner Horses are cart horses. They have good temperaments but are big! They are good for inexperienced riders but I would personally recommend a Quarter Horse. I grew up riding them since I was 3 and they are still my favorite. Goodluck :)
See if u can find a nice big Quarter horse. Lots are short but there tough and strong and good trail horses.
It really depends on what type of riding you are interested in. If you like western then you may want a stock-type horse such as a Quarter Horse, Paint, or Appaloosa, or a cross breed of one of these breeds. If you are an intermediate rider than find a Quarter Horse, ect that is appropriate for your riding level. If you like huntseat or jumpers you have your choice of warmbloods, Thoroughbreds or some of the newer breeding Quarter Horses. They are very tall, have a lot of TB blood, but still have a pleasant termperment. But again, no matter the breed, the horse should match your riding level.
A good type of horse for riding is one that is sound and can accomplish the type of riding you wish to do. A good horse should also match your riding level.. for example if you are a beginner chose a mount who is a school master (well trained) and not spooky to help you learn and gain confidence in the saddle. A good horse for riding is also a horse that can accomplish the task you wish to do while riding for example dont pick a horse that cant jump if you wish to be jumping courses etc.. So long story short all horses are good its just a matter of finding the horse that works best for what you would like to do.
Just because the horse it a quarter horse this means nothing when it comes to shoeing a horse. It all depends on the horses hooves (how healthy they are) and what the horse is being used for.
A model riding horse is usually a temperamental family type of horse. A paint, pinto, palomino etc is usually good but you should always learn about a horses personality before riding it.
If you get a good, non-stubborn Quarter Horse, then yes Quarter Horses are great to just ride around in. If your not going into compitions, get a slower Quarter Horse, also aging around 12-16. Gelding not stallion, I prefer mares. I have my own experience on Quarter Horses, I have 3 of them and I Barrel Race with my horse. And they are very gentle 'giants'! I recommend them.
The type of horse that is best suited for English riding needs good conformation. This includes good bone (cannon bone). The shoulder should be at a 45 degree angle to allow for the extended trot that simulates trekking over fields and fences in a fox hunt. At the trot the knees should swing as an extension of the shoulder and maintain a flat-knee as the horse moves forward. A good, strong back and hindquarters that allow the horse to get his hocks underneath him. He needs to have a calm temperment yet be alert.The best breeds for this type of horse are can be Thoroughbred or Thoroughbred cross. Most warmbloods, Quarter Horses can make great English horses or Quarter Horse cross.
They just aren't built for it. Quarter horses have the ideal barrel racing conformation, with their well defined hindquarters, they are able to jump into a run from the starting gate and turn on a dime. Arabians are not built much like quarter horses. They can be good starter barrel horses, but if you want to go to the higher levels you need a horse with the build of a quarter horse.
Of course! Any type of horse can be domesticated. Paint horses are very often seen in the wild, but domesticated Paints are amazing Western riding horses, and are good in English riding too. Paint horses are actually VERY common pets.
because Quarter hoses have muscular hind ends witch makes it good for barrel racing and western riding