Which horse to choose?

Whichever tastes best.

Totally understand the wanting a challenging but calm horse. I'm 15 and I've trained my three year old paint mix from scratch, he is a CHALLENGE, but not so calm he tends to lose his head about things. ANYWAYS I've been with him for four months and even though we push each others buttons we have an AMAZING relationship. How can you gain a relationship with a horse that is a push button, through learning and working together you form a bond, not through being a horses master and them a submissive animal.

I honestly think you should go for the first one or the third one. Horses with confirmation issues tend to become lame often and it's just not a great situation to be in. The first one sounds like a really great horse that will be all around and wiling, and you can work with her on jumping together so that doesn't seem like a big deal. The second one seems to be a little more reckless if she's fast and frisky but has straights then if you do decide to small jump her and she becomes frisky and injures herself, that's only one of the ways she could hurt herself. The third seems to be a fun choice, she seems to like her job if she gets excited on x-country.

It really is up to you. you should have a trial period of AT LEAST two weeks, also check for any vices or possible health issues. Also maybe the horse has a really bad fear of bird (just an example) that it just can NOT get over, you should be wary because there are birds everywhere and if your horse is very afraid of them it might cause other issues.

Try them out pick the one YOU click with best and YOU feel most comfortable with. If you can handle a frisky mare under saddle I think you will be fine with any of the tree.

The first one seems BEST suited to you but the last one seems to be most fun and great personality wise. It's very much your choice!

Good luck! Hope this helped a bit. <3

I would get the most experienced one even if you are a intermediate rider. I don't know why you would want a horse that's a challenge. If you're struggling with the horse all the time or even just more than a normal amount you begin to resent the horse and the bond suffers. Plus you can't have fun, I mean imagine trail riding with your friends and your horse keeps bolting and shying while the other people don't have a care in the world and you have to deal with a half ton animal trying to fight you. They're big animals and if they get away with something once, they'll test you every moment they get. If you get a horse that's trouble it's undoubtable that it will be testing you, and only experienced riders and trainers should work with horses like that.

Also I would get the one with the best conformation. Not because looks matter, but because if they aren't built right it can lead to health issues in the future. Watched out for sickle hocked, goose rumped, and 'camped out' horses. All of these leg issues can lead to an early onset of laminitis. Make sure that the shoulder is well muscled along with the hip and flanks. Watch out for sagging bellies as this can be a sign of sickness or passed intestinal issues. Stay away from sway backed horses and any horse that has broken down or the owner admits that it has been lame before as these can be reoccurring problems and cost a fortune to deal with. Straight backs and a well rounded out neck are important for being able to preform in hunter and dressage. Look for big butts, not freakishly huge but toned. Don't get the skinny one as it has probably suffered some nutrient depravation during development and will make her bones weaker. (thoroughbreds mature until 5-6)

Remember that owners always make the horse out to be something better than it really is so 30-day-leases are a must to really decide on the horses personality. I'm sure you probably know about all of this but it never hurts to re-learn stuff right? Hey, good luck with your horse search too, they sound like really attractive horses.

If you have access to a coach I would suggest the 6 year old thoroughbred mare as she is young and still learning, and would also be the challenge that you are looking for. She is a good height and you could use her for a variety of things. As for rescue horses a variety of problems can come up whether they have been abused or neglected, at your age I wouldn't suggest getting a rescue horse.

take someone who knows about horses and go to try all 3 out. make sure you are the one to catch, groom, tack up etc and then ride them like you would if you was riding at your own yard and not at a trial ride. see which one you like the best then and which one you feel you can ride the best - you can also ask the person you took with you. then take whichever you choose on trial for a least 1 week, 2 would be best and then you will see how it will be with this horse on a day to day basis. if the horse you chose before you don't think suits you anymore, explain it to the owners and just try a different one.

you have nothing to loose and everything to gain!

good luck :)

Probably 3. I wouldn't get a slightly lame horse like 2, and 1 needs training.

But be sure to try all of them with an open mind before you decide.

Witch ever one you connect with or feels best, try them all