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Last Answer : Of course all horse owners have their favorite choices. and it depends on your situation - your age, whether or not you know how to ride, how much time you've spent around horses, etc. Some people ... decision. But any breed that takes your fancy is fine as long as the horse has a good disposition.

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Description : I'm thinking about getting a pony for my daughter. How big do they get?

Last Answer : Ponies by definition are no more than 14.2 hands tall at the withers. A "hand" is 4 inches, so that's 58 inches or 4 feet 10 inches tall. Having said that, some pony breeds can grow ... trains ponies, so that your daughter can get some support in the beginning, from someone who knows the animal.

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Last Answer : This cross between a thoroughbred and a pinto is referred to as a "paint." Nicknames come from whatever name you have given the horse.

Description : John Adams, second president of the United States had a horse named Cleopatra. What kind of horse was she?

Last Answer : There's no documentation about what breed Cleopatra was, but Quater Horses and Morgans were popular in the US during President Adam's presidency.

Description : Are ponies baby horses or are they just small horses?

Last Answer : A pony is a separate breed , it is a small horse. A horse that stands 14.2 hands (a hand measure is 4 inches), high or less is considered a pony. Conformation, the body ... environment where food was scarce, producing smaller horses. The pony's size was then maintained through selective breeding.

Description : My daughter has been taking riding lessons for over a year. She's mentioned that she'd really like to have a horse, and I'm considering getting one for her. What breed is best for starters? Is it better to get a male or female horse?

Last Answer : Quarter horses have a calm demeanor. But the truth is that any horse you bond with will be a good choice. When you're ready to purchase, take someone with you who is knowledgeable about horses to help you with your choice of horse.