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Generaly most people use throughbred for racing but when they retire them they can become jumpers or dressagers but if it is your first horse get a calm small one who you know wont hurt you.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoQuarter horses, Paints and Appaloosas. QH's are far more popular for western riding sports than Paints or Appies.
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Can a thoroughbred do good in western pleasure?
yes thoroughbreds make good western horses
What are Canadian horses good at?
Canadian horses are very good normally at eventing because they are quite a delicate breed but with lots of speed and they are good at gypsy sports because of that
Are quarter horse good riding horses?
Yep! they are known for western riding and racing. they are the fastest horses under a quarter of a mile.
How do you ride English?
You need to have balance and a good position(especially if you're jumping) and also, English horses are faster and more forward then western horses.
Why do you have horses for?
You have horses for training, friendship, transportation, sports, and polo.
Are thoroughbreds good at western?
Yes many thoroughbreds and Appendix Quarter Horses (TB/QH cross) excel at western including reining, barrel racing, etc. Quarter Horses and Thoroughbreds are a lot alike but there are a few differences.
What are stock horse breeds?
Stock breeds are breeds like Quarter Horses and Paints. They are of a stockier build and are good western horses-not saying they cannot do english- many do.
What is Kennedy's favorite sport?
Equestrian Sports (sports pertaining to horses).
What has the author Dwight Stewart written?
Dwight Stewart has written: 'Western horsemanship and equitation' -- subject(s): Horses, Training, Western horses, Western riding
What sports do horses play?
polo, jumping, riding, racing, Answer2: Horses are used for many types of equestrian sports. As said above, polo, jumping, and racing are some very popular sports. There is also: Dressage, Eventing, Polocrosse, Horse Ball, Reining, cutting, working cow horse, western and english pleasure, saddle seat and many other types.
Which horses are best used for western pleasure?
Any breed can be used for western pleasure, though stock horses are most common in any western competition. Stock horses are horses that were bred for working cattle and ranching, such as Quarter Horses and their descendants, Paints and Appaloosas. Arabs are also making a statement in he western pleasure ring, though they are ridden slightly differently.
What are some good statistics on coed sports on the affirmative side?
Equestrian events, both the riders and the horses can be male or female.
