What draft horse breeds can you ride?
April 6th, 2010 | by drafthorse |
Wannabe Wierdo asked:
I was looking at alot of different breeds of draft horse and i was wondering wich ones would be the best for riding
draft horse photos
I was looking at alot of different breeds of draft horse and i was wondering wich ones would be the best for riding
draft horse photos
11 Responses to “What draft horse breeds can you ride?”
By velcropap on Apr 8, 2010 | Reply
belgian but you can ride any of them if trained for riding.
By Camo H on Apr 11, 2010 | Reply
you can ride all of them….
the best draft horse breeds to ride are usually a Xbreed crossed with a lighter horse. I own a percheron X who is a great jumper and a really enthusiastic horse… love him to bits….
also, clydesdale X TB make a pretty good all round horse.
By Lizzy on Apr 14, 2010 | Reply
I have been riding on the hunter circuit and have rode many draft horses.
The best one for riding depends on what you want to do with it. If you want a stylish looking trail, pleasure horse, your best bet would be a Gypsy Vanner. If you want to jump, I would think that a Percheron or a Clydesdale would be great. Any draft that is trained can be ridden, but I think these are the best. Hope this helps!
By Horse.Featherz on Apr 15, 2010 | Reply
Haflinger, Friesian, Vanner.
I used to ride my Grandfather’s draft horse when I was little. He had a very broad back and my legs were very short. You get the picture. I think you can ride any breed of draft horse if you want to. It is a long way to fall off a big horse if he gets fractious.
By Jameson M on Apr 17, 2010 | Reply
Percherons are usually very spirited and fun to ride. Clydes are usually calmer.
If you are looking for the best draft to ride, I would say a “draft pony” like a half linger or a fjord. They are unusually smart and trainable. If your going for a “real” draft, gypsy vanners are great.
By xoxDannyxox on Apr 20, 2010 | Reply
you can ride any horse =] but id say Belgian
By Cadence on Apr 24, 2010 | Reply
it depends on the horse all are different so no particular breed is best. ALL horses are rideable
By Barefoottrimmer on Apr 24, 2010 | Reply
You could ride any of them, but I love the gypsy vanners and some friends of mine have some shires. they are so beautiful and look so magical.
By Jenn on Apr 26, 2010 | Reply
Its better to ride a draft cross, but Belgians you can ride.
They don’t have a saddle for larger drafts, but you can ride ******** on shires and such.
By Horse rider<3 on Apr 27, 2010 | Reply
you can ride all draft horses. none are ideal ofr jumping or dressage but for the lower level stuff. SURE!
By Moody Mare on Apr 30, 2010 | Reply
I own an Irish Draught mare, and unlike the name suggests these horses are not heavy in build they have a very good confirmation , they are known for being sensible and kind hearted, as the other answers have said she is crossed with a TB, and we compete in all aspects of riding from dressage to eventing and even some show class s. Check out the Irish Draught Horse Society web site, for more info,