What's your favorite horse breed?

I chose quite a few breeds because I love them all! <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> I suppose my favorite would be the quarter horse though, due to breed versatility and well, I'm just biased!

Hi Christina!

I don't know much about horses. I've always wanted to learn to ride, but been to chicken to. <img src="/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

But the Clydesdales have just always seemed so majestic to me! It seems silly, but I love the Christmas Budweiser commercials, LOL. The first time I actually got to see one up close I just kept looking up and up and up, they are HUGE! It was at a renaissance fair, and he was just so beautiful - strong and graceful at the same time!

Hi Michelle!

Thanks for stopping by! <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> I love Clydes too. They really are a great symbol of beauty, strength, and grace all rolled into one. It's almost hard to imagine a horse with feet the size of dinner plates!

I must confess that I keep an eye out for those commercials at Christmas myself! <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I checked most of them off too cause I love them all. The only ones I didn't check were the ones that I've never heard of - but I'm sure they are beautiful too.

I've never had any horses - but I sure LOVE them.

we have an off track thoroughbred. He is sometimes a handfull to ride, but we love him and pamper him all the time. My choice for riding is the quarter horse, just because they're easier to mount for someone that's not that tall! <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I am really partial to Andalusians, Arabians and Connemara ponies. But then, I'm biased. <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I love the Clydes also.
But, I'm a sucker for any horse, that has white spots
or is white.

Although, I wouldn't dream of mounting one.
I'm a Chicken Little - cluck, cluck, cluck. <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Vicki L. Forte'
Bellaonline
Crime Editor

I've always had a fondness for those big draft breeds like Percherons or American Cream Drafts.

Have you seen the new Gypsy King horses, Rae and Vicki?

They're beautiful; I need to post some pics here, but alas there are none in my area that I could photograph. I'll try to find an online article that has some pics.

Some fear is a good thing with horses, Vicki, and is completely natural. It's when we forget that they are 1000 pounds and up that we forget to give them the due respect they deserve.

The Gypsy King are gorgeous, aren't they?

Also, I saw Cavalia two years ago, and they had some stunning horses in that show too.

Shire, palomino, Appaloosa

Cavalia, sounds Spanish. I'll have to look them up.

Palomino isn't technically a breed, but they are really beautiful in all breeds.

Hey Darling Poor,

I just left the net looking at the Gypsy Kings.
My mouth fell open - absolutely beautiful!!

I got a mad love for one I viewed Gypsy Gold.
She is black and white and beautiful.
I love her hoofs the hair is beautiful.
She's breathtaking, but I still wouldn't ride her.
I would pet her, though.

Vicki L. Forte'
Bellaonline
Crime Editor

Aren't they wonderful? My new horsey mags have darling pics of the new crop of Gyspy babies. Ahhh, Spring!

They are coldblooded horses, so very gentle by nature. I've never tried riding wide-backed horses such as these, they would need a special saddle.

If I got one, I'd buy a cart and use them for driving. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Where is Gypsy Gold standing? Which farm?

Gotta pick the Appaloosa... or my Nugget would disown me. But I do like a nice team of Belgians too. Most of my neighbors are Amish and they have some fantastic teams around here. A couple of Percherons too, but mostly the true working Belgians. (As opposed to the "show" Belgians that are all height and no pull.)

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I love the draft breeds. Paints are some of my favorites, so I'm fond of the Gypsy Vanner. I'd love to get some for driving.

We raised horses soo many to pick from, but if I would have to pick one it would have to be a paint. I like the ones that are light tan and white.

I love paints. Welcome to the forum!

Oh gosh...Andalusians, Arabian, Morgan, Thoroughbred, Welsh cob, Canadian...there's so many! Those are a few of my favorites, I guess, but I do love all horses. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Morgans are my top favorite with Friesians, Andalusians, Lusitano and Lippizan close behind. Actually, if it's a horse, it's great in my opinion.

Very true, HauntedLady. <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />