This the wrong channel to watch for beginner horses and riders. It doesn’t matter what breed you get, but what really matters is with the horses themselves. Not all horse breeds here are docile enough for beginner riders/owners, what truly matters is each horse itself and its own personality and behaviors around you and its environment. One minute it can be calm, the next minute it may have issues with its surroundings, like something it never seen before, shying away from something it feels is a danger to itself or you or even taking off in a full gallop, jumping a small hole your not prepared for, etc, etc. Mustangs come off the range wild, some are easier to train than others, it all depends upon the horse itself. It can become loyal companions, but they can also revert back into their original wild herd instincts. If you fear something, horses will pick up on it and react to your own fears. I know this because I rode a 4 year old Appaloosa stud colt which picked up a fear I didn’t have when I first came on this ranch, but later on when I was told of a behavior he had, put fear into me and that’s when horse decided to test me out as a rider, he decided to sunfish (a type of bucking maneuver he did) but I was able to hang on and kept his head up instead of putting it between his front legs, thus it would have allowed him a full bucking frenzy. This scared me so bad, that it took me awhile before I could get back up on a horse again. Afterwards, I finally met a horse that was a half Arab/Morgan cross named Tony, we connected and he was the best horse I ever rode, him and one other named Dixie. I had the best rides and companionships from them….I just wish I could’ve owned both of them myself, but wasn’t able to do so, lack of proper pasture and living in a city environment was a bad option for any horse. I also had the privilege of riding a purebred Arabian mare, she was a sweetheart. She was being used with the Special Riders program, where they used various breeds and various types of animals for their therapeutic activities and purposes. Since all horses had to have a certain temperament and gentleness around various children and/or adults, they had to meet certain criteria and requirements before being allowed around special needs children. I was a side-walker and noticed the transformation that these horses had on them and a positive impact it made inside. It was pure joy and sometimes a miraculous change came over many of these children, including adults. One in particular I remembered was a blind, deaf little girl who was unresponsive to anything around her until she was up on the horse’s back. At that instant, she became alive and was giggling happily because she felt the movement and warmth coming from her horse. Afterwards being off the horse, she returned back into her unhappy, depressed behavior. Having a chance to ride a horse made all the difference in her life, and reminded me of another woman who was very famous for accomplishments she made in spite of her obstacles and challenges in her personal life….her name was Helen Keller, a woman blind from birth and deaf, until someone finally succeeded in helping her see a world she never knew existed before. All it took was for someone to take the time to show her the way. Horses can also help those who are struggling along in life and give them a positive outlook on life. 👍👍👍👍🐎👍👍👍😊❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
As an adult rider who started up lessons after 20 years gap, I had lessons with an Arabian horse who was one of the best, eager to please, calm, well tempered and easy horses I have ever been around. That was 10 years ago and I’ve been around a lot of horse since then. Just wanted to chime in on the opinions of people saying Arabians not being a good choice for beginners! Depends very much on training, bottom line.
I agree. I have 5 horses, all different breeds, abd definitely wouldnt necessarily recommend an arab for a beginner unless its WELL trained, just in my experience.
I was so surprised that he said that Appaloosa was a color. It isn’t! It’s a breed. I agree with so many of the comments especially about getting hurt as a beginner! I have had many breeds over time and several of the ones mentioned I wouldn’t own!
If you chose a horse for a beginner based on breed chances are you are going to get someone hurt. Every breed contains animals that are totally gentle up to scary and dangerous. Please don’t follow this advice except for along only the most basic of principles. Buying a Clydesdale for a beginner could be compared to buying a Mac Truck with manual transmission for a new driver. And an Arab for a beginning rider??? Holy cats.
You are totally right. I would never get an Arabian let alone get one for a beginner. Most of these breeds need an experienced rider. If you are experienced and looking for your first horse then something like these would be great. But honestly just finding a good horse that is well trained that needs a new home night be a better fit.
As this channel can see there are actual horse owners on here commenting. People like myself who are educated in horses. This advice is going to get someone seriously hurt or possibly much worse. Arabian's are not at all a good beginners horse. No disrespect intended here. It's very obvious this channel does not listen to actual horses owners on here who actually knows about horses and their breeds. With my apologies , this actually proves this channel obviously knows nothing about horses at all. Are it would not be given out this kind of advice. Do not attempt to start out with this horse are any horse actually until you get a Professional's horse trainers advice. That's always the best and safest way to go. Always with a Professional horse trainer. To help find the proper horse for you new beginners. Not doing do is the worse possible thing new beginners can do. Stay safe new beginners with a Professional horse trainer. That's your safest and honestly only way to go. Much respect.
I agree with the other comments. Every breed has its calm and safe animals, along with high strung individuals. More to the point is correct size, rider to horse, and age and temperament. Arabs? Not in my experience!
I thought this was dubious advice. Then I read the comments from experienced knowledgeable horse people below, and yeah ! Still enjoyed looking at the beautiful horses ! I think its so amazing that our Lord gave us creatures and especially horses!
I would highly discourage a beginner to get an Arabian, unless they have an incredibly good temperment, or have been very well trained! They're one of the most highly senstive, intelligent, and reactive breeds out there. Arabs are brilliant, however can be a handful for those that lack confidence and knowledge, they require a steady, calm rider due to their highly strung nature and anxiety. Of course, anyone looking to buy an Arab should do all the correct research since they're such complex and unique horses!
I want to thank everyone who offered good advice and support. I was sure I’d get attacked by internet trolls and told I was out of line. It’s good to see that at least common horse sense is thriving, even though just plain common sense is no longer common. Blessings to you all, Peaceful and beautiful trails for your rides and may all your horses know enough to poop in the field ; not in the stall. 😁❤️
You got a lot of things wrong, from fact to breed videos. For one, the state horse of Missouri is the Missouri Fox Trotter, not the Clydesdale. You also showed many breeds that weren't the one you were talking about.
The Arabian is definetely no horse for beginners!!! These horses are very sensitive, impulsive and quick. One Arabian stallion or gelding can disrupt an entire mixed herd.
I wouldn't recommend an Arabian for a beginner A little too high strung I should know I have one but they are very friendly and smart I would recommend a Paint or Tennessee Walker
ï find it super funny how he says the Tennessee walking horse is the breed of horse they used in the movie, "The Black Stallion." HE COULDNT BE MORE WRONG!! THE CORRECT BREED OF HORSE THAT PLAYED "THE BLACK STALLION," is my #1 FAVE HORSE BREED: ❤"THE EGYPTIAN ARABIAN"❤ LMAO NICE TRY BUDDY. 😂🤣😂🤣😂
The only good advice for beginners who want to buy a horse is do not buy a horse. Invest into horse riding lessons instead, talk with professionals who train horses, teach horse riding, own horses or treat horses. Because horses are not kittens or hamsters. Sometimes it takes years of dedication and hard work to be ready to be a horse owner who will not endanger themselves as well as the horse. And while there are horse breeds that produce higher percentage of horses with good temperament for less experienced people (notice less experience, not beginners), every breed has more temperamental ones that are not ideal for them and most importantly, it's about training, not just temperament. And list in this video is not a good one, at least when it comes to breeds I know a little bit about. Most of the Arabians are basically bred to be temperamental hot-headed messes in cute wrapping and well mannered, well trained Arabians for less experienced riders are few and far between - it takes a professional to find one. Also, while I know Mustangs only from RU-vidrs, as I'm not American, from what I heard, if you don't work with them for a while, it can be easy for them to get back that wild untamed streak they had before training, and as less experienced riders, definitely don't get one that is not trained already, unless you have a knowledgable Mustang trainer to give you advice and helping hand.
Also the age matters the most for a beginner you want one 12 years and up never get a young horse for a beginner The Arabian is my favorite but for a nice smooth ride the Tennessee Walker is my favorite They are awesome to ride
Are you actually claiming that an Arabian and a Tinker have about the same weight? Apart from this one point, a beginner should only buy a horse that has been recommended by a reliable professional, and should not focus on breed! The character of the horse is an important issue, as well as the weight of a potential rider.
Arabs & beginners??? No. Same for Clydesdales although they are gentle they are giants & as such require knowledgeable care; and their size & weight alone make them a handling risk for novices. Pretty much what most others have commented on.
This is a terrible video, never would I recommend an Arabian to any beginner. You talk about the smooth gaits of the Tennessee walking horse, yet you show trotting horses, also I don’t know where you came up with the issues you say they have, that’s bogus. Icelandic horses can be nervous, and I’m not sure a mustang would be a good choice either. This is just a bad video all together.
@@cirkle862 Be my guest, please spread it around! Whatever we can do to help keep beginners safe. The parents of a 13yr girl bought her a 3yr greenbroke mustang, because they got a really good deal on it. Can you imagine?!? They thought the girl and filly could grow up and learn together! I’ve always believed that the age of the rider and horse together should add up to at least 25, 30 is better. Put a youngster on a mature horse, and a mature rider on a young horse. A 10yr girl’s horse should be around 20yrs.
That’s a great way to support the concept on paper mathematically: x (age of rider) + y (age of horse) < 20 = not safe . A good way for parents of 🐎 love sick little girls to see on paper one of the considerations necessary when buying. I want to thank all the commenters on this thread for supporting what I said. I was certain that I’d get attacked by a bunch of trolls telling me I was out of line and all of your support gives me faith that at least common horse sense still thrives even just plain common sense seems to be dying rapidly. Blessings, Take care
