| Owning a horse is a huge responsibility. Just like | | | | For those daring riders who want a horse for |
| owning any pet, you should put a great deal of | | | | jump training, the strong-legged Thoroughbred |
| thought and consideration before you decide to | | | | may be the perfect fit. These gentle giants are |
| purchase an equine. Since most individuals will have | | | | rugged enough to withstand the abuse of |
| to house horses off their property, you should | | | | jumping, but are agile enough to soar over the |
| first consider finding a suitable stable before you | | | | highest gates. If you would rather have a |
| purchase a horse. Also, consider your wants and | | | | rough-and-tumble horse perfect for uneven trail |
| needs. If you or your stable has limited space, | | | | rides, the American Quarter Horse should be your |
| you might not want to consider a sizable draft | | | | top pick. These famous horses are often used in |
| horse like a Clydesdale. However, if you are in | | | | competitive Western riding events, including the |
| need of a large horse to do a great deal of work | | | | heart-pumping barrel racing. American Quarter |
| pulling wagons, you should consider breeds other | | | | Horses are perfect for the intense training |
| than Shetlands. There are a great number of | | | | required for competitive racing, but also have the |
| breeds, each with a different pro and con. After | | | | sure-footed step necessary for making the quick |
| carefully reviewing each breed, you are sure to | | | | turns and negotiating rocky terrain. A Tennessee |
| find the exact type of horse to fit your needs | | | | Walking Horse or Mountain Horse is the perfect fit |
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| you can show? Do you want a horse for work | | | | gives these horses the best ride over even |
| purposes? Do you want a horse to jump or ride | | | | terrain. Finally, if you are looking a horse for a |
| competitively? Do you want a horse to race? Do | | | | child, consider a smaller breed like the Icelandic. |
| you want a horse to ride on trails or one that is | | | | The shorter stature better fits the proportion of |
| compatible with children? After you determine | | | | a child, and their smooth gait and easy-going |
| why you want a horse (and the answer should be | | | | attitude will prevent much bumping and |
| better than "just because"), you can set out | | | | jostling.Whatever your choice of breed, carefully |
| determining what breed is best for you. Keep in | | | | consider its pros and cons. Even though you may |
| mind, even though the breed might fit everything | | | | have your heart set on one specific breed, if it will |
| you want, each horse will have a different | | | | not meet your needs, you should carefully rethink |
| personality. Before you run out and buy the first | | | | your choice. A horse is a huge responsibility and |
| horse in your desired breed, take a careful look at | | | | you cannot simply return the magnificent creature |
| the specific horse in question.If you are interesting | | | | because you did not seriously research all your |
| in showing a horse for its beauty and grace, an | | | | options and hastily chose a horse that will not fit |
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