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Posted: 4/15/2006 2:56:52 PM EDT

Thought I wanted a horse 3 months ago. I have been riding over 6 months now and I still want a horse. I like the Tennessee walking horse. Pretty, but I need to ride one first. I am near 2 parks and a stable with over 30 miles of trail. Sounds like a plan.

I also like Belgians believe it or not. I have ridden one and thought it was awesome. Unfortunatly many places won't let you board them because if size and fence damage they cause.

Anyone own either of these breeds and can give me some personal experiences?

-Foxxz

Posted: 4/15/2006 3:00:39 PM EDT

[#1]

Draft horses are for pulling stuff not for riding.

Posted: 4/15/2006 3:02:43 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
Draft horses are for pulling stuff not for riding.

People seem to like riding them. I did.

-Foxxz

Posted: 4/15/2006 3:05:18 PM EDT

[#3]

I want one also. Torn between getting a proper horse for mid to late 19th Century West of the Mississippi, vs East of the Mississippi.

That and the pesky 20 days a month Im overseas is keeping me from getting one.

Posted: 4/15/2006 3:08:43 PM EDT

[#4]

no thanks I have the equivelent of 200 of them under the hood of my truck that is enough for me.

Posted: 4/15/2006 3:09:17 PM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
no thanks I have the equivelent of 200 of them under the hood of my truck that is enough for me.

Yours takes gas, mine gives gas.

-Foxxz

Posted: 4/15/2006 3:12:50 PM EDT

[#6]

I have a Tennessee Walker.She's a 5 yr old mare with a great disposition.She's great to ride and smart as a whip.I'm very happy with her.She stands a little over 15 hands and fits me good (I'm 6'2",190lbs).

Just about any horse will make you a good horse if you spend the time with them.They also have different personalities-My brother had an Arabian that always seemed like he wanted to kill you as look at you

.

Get one.

Posted: 4/15/2006 8:08:16 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Draft horses are for pulling stuff not for riding.

People seem to like riding them. I did.

-Foxxz

It's not that they aren't fun to ride, they're not practicle as a trail mount. They're a pain to mount and dismount, their height puts your head in more branches than a smaller horse and they're just more expensive to own than a saddlehorse.

I think for trail use your better off with a smaller horse.

Posted: 4/15/2006 8:16:06 PM EDT

[#8]

I dig Thoroughbreds myself. Here is my Gelding:

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