Thoroughbred

This horse is lively, powerful, muscular, and generally fearless breed. It was originally bred in England as a racer, and is still the breed of the Triple Crown.

Arabs

Arabs have a legacy that stems back thousands of years ago. These beautiful and compact horses have been bred pure for generations, and often mixed with other horses to improve them as well.

Quarter Horse

The Quarter Horse is the most popular breed in North America. Not only is it great for riding, but these chestnut-colored horses have an instinct to herd out cattle.

Appaloosa

This breed was introduced to America by Spaniards to the Nez Perce Indian tribes. This all around saddle-horse is so well-tamed that is does great in parades.

Morgan

This breed is known for its great physical prowess. They are intelligent, courageous, willing, and easily managed. They are great for both riding and driving, and they used to be bred for pulling.

Of course, none of this information is a guarantee that you will find a perfect riding breed for you. You should definitely take a “test-ride” before purchasing, and understand if your horse might need some more riding training.