What horse breed best suits your needs are the questions to ask yourself when you are looking for a horse. Having to decide what type of horse you should get, whether you are riding the horse to work with animals, working the farm fields, riding for pleasure, showing, racing or as a pet. You need to choose what fits your specifications.
If you were looking for a horse that is large, strong and hardworking you would want a draft horse or a battle horse in size, one such as a Clydesdale, Shire, Suffolk or the Percheron. The Clydesdale is a great working horse for the farm and is gentle with the family. It also makes a great riding horse. Being versatile because of the strength to pull carts and wagons and calm in nature and easy for the kids or family to ride.
The Quarter horse, Appaloosa, Arabian and many other light horses are great if you are looking for a quick horse. These types of horses are great for show and racing. Most of these horses are friendly with the children. Their temperament makes them great riding horses. They are smaller in size and stature than the heavier breed horses, such as the draft horse or the battle/war horse. These light breed type horses are for more experience riders or ones wanting a show horse or race horse and working with the different animals on the farm.
Miniature horses or ponies are great for people who have no experiences with horses. These horses are very gentle in nature. They work well with kids. These horses are often used as guides for physically challenged people. Not growing very tall, these horses are eager to please and are very affectionate. They can also be shown in halter, jumping and driving. The miniature horse is the same as larger breeds except on a smaller scale. They love outside and an acre or less of land is more than plenty for this breed.
As you look over all the breeds and try to decide the best for you, you need to evaluate and come to an understanding of what you would like your horse to be to you. You need to understand if it is a show, racing, riding, workhorse or a pet. This will help you choose the proper breed and decide through the history of the breed what is best for you and give you the quality life for you and your horse.
