First horse/pony breeds

[Jeanie8196]

What would you say is a good first horse/pony for a small adult, I like to feel safe and would be looking at a good sturdy/hardy horse

 

[meleeka]

I don’t think you can beat a New Forest or NF cross for dependability. Traditional cobs can also be worth their weight.

 

[AmyMay]

I think rather than breed you should look for ‘type’, just as you’ve described.

 

[Starzaan]

I too would say you should look for a type rather than a specific breed.

 

[Orangehorse]

Not a Welsh Cob

 

[equestrian7474]

Agreeing with the other comments, any breed as long as it’s nice and quiet!

 

[Gloi]

I'll always suggest Fell ponies.

 

[MuddyMonster]

Definitely look for temperament rather than a specific breed or cross bred

 

[Jeanie8196]

Thank you everyone, I’m generally looking at adverts that show the horse has a calm temperament suitable for a novice…I’ve been riding many years but class myself as novice

 

[Miss_Millie]

Some of the safest horses I've ever ridden were welsh cobs. You can't tar a whole breed with the same brush. I would do as others suggest as look at temperament over breed. Native breeds *tend* to be more hardy and easier to look after. Once again, that is a generalisation. You also have to take advert descriptions with a pinch of salt, and hope for the best when you go to a viewing. Sadly, lots of sellers are not honest about their horses. Best of luck, it's a bit of a minefield out there!

 

[Jeanie8196]

Some of the safest horses I've ever ridden were welsh cobs. You can't tar a whole breed with the same brush. I would do as others suggest as look at temperament over breed. Native breeds *tend* to be more hardy and easier to look after. Once again, that is a generalisation. You also have to take advert descriptions with a pinch of salt, and hope for the best when you go to a viewing. Sadly, lots of sellers are not honest about their horses. Best of luck, it's a bit of a minefield out there!

thank you, I’ve seen quite a few adverts change over time for the same horse with a price reduction which always seems odd to me when the description of the horse actually changed in itself for example

I'll always suggest Fell ponies.

I do have a love for the fell pony although haven’t come across many on the market, but I find them really appealing and something very magical about them I think! Im also quite small so would prefer a pony to a horse!