MY TOP 5 FAVORITE HORSE BREEDS (and why)

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[@danastrickland5215]

Fjord owner here! They are the best, but not for the faint of heart lol. My fjord has me swinging back and forth between "I'll only ever own Fjords the rest of my life" and "I will never buy another Fjord again." He is amazing but truly also the most frustrating animal I've ever worked with. 😂❤

[@user-ub4yd3ec3b]

Lol😆 there was a 29 year old fjord at the stable I worked at. He had terrible ground manners but was a funny boy.

[@Conny226]

Hey me to I am 63 the fjord I have is my first horse in my life he is so awesome and strong he keeps up with all the big horses on trail rides he is 12.3 hands . His name is Louie ❤❤❤❤❤

[@janicerosenthal8798]

I’m soon to be 67 yrs old and I’ve had my fjord gelding since he was a green 4 yr old . He is currently 26 yrs young. I use to show him English & western in his early yrs we stopped at 12 yrs old . Now we just trail ride once in a while and do parades , we both love it . He’s visited nursing homes and he’s a people pleaser. Both his parents lived in to the 30s . I hope & pray I get that many yrs with him too. He is still very strong & powerful if he wants to be and then sweet as a puppy. Oh and very bucky if the mood strikes, that’s just a fjordy thing.Hes definitely my heart horse. ❤🐴

[@lynncataldi5885]

My daughters first ho

[@lynncataldi5885]

Was a morgan mare, she was absolutely bomb proof for a 9 yr. Old kid, she now has a icelandic & halfinger. We love them both, great horses

[@tonywilliams6037]

The Icelandic horse is not common, because, while they can be exported, once they have been exported they are not allowed back into Iceland! One of the most unique and protected breeds there is.

[@octoberjubilee9866]

Interesting fact, about the extent of protection of the breed! I don't know much about them, but, they look so cute and this video makes me want to explore more about this breed.

[@cattymajiv]

The OP here is right. It 's to protect them from disease and bad breeding. No horses of any kind can be imported to Iceland, so no horse diseases will be brought in. And no badly bred horses will be able to enter, so none will be able to breed with the existing horses and contaminate the breed. This would be abhorrent if it were done with people, but I do admire their determination to keep their horses pure. The existing ones can all be very nearly guaranteed to be purebred. At some point, fresh blood will absolutely be needed, but they will be able to choose from where it comes.

[@picobello99]

They might be uncommon in the US, but like she said in the video, here in Europe they're easy to find. In my country they're definitely in the top 20 most popular horse breeds. There're quite a few breeders and riding centers with just Icelandic horses are a thing.

[@sanniepstein4835]

There is also a Greenlandic population. They're ridden barefoot over the rocks, according to a relative who lived there. Very hardy as one would expect.

[@Blitzkid82]

they are very common and extremely popular here in Germany.

[@auntieliz930]

There is a woman in a horse training course I took that has an Icelandic horse named Happy. He’s adorable. Also, he has the cutest tiny ears. Happy is that very dark, almost gunmetal grey.

[@katipohl2431]

Icelandic sheepdogs are great too.

[@karaparker7511]

I used to have a horse named happy and he was a

[@DAC_eq]

Yessss! I really want an Icelandic sheepdog they are adorable and fit perfectly into my love of spitz type. ​@@katipohl2431

[@cascott6765]

My first horse was an Arab/Appy mare who gave me great love for both breeds. She was incredibly smart, could read my mind, and just willing to try anything. My heart horse forever.

[@jekimjo]

I appreciate how you chose your favourites based on your experiences with them, and not on aesthetic’s alone.😊

[@tfrtrouble]

Aesthetics are a stupid reason to choose a horse but personal experience isn't always a good guide either, since horses are so different. Based on my personal experience, I would say Haflingers are stubborn difficult jerks that are totally unsuitable for less experienced riders, and Arabians are sweet and dependable horses that will take really good care of you, but those things don't match the typical breed descriptions at all. I would advise someone buying a horse to not "choose a breed". They should be aware of typical characteristics of certain breeds, but otherwise look for an individual horse that has the conformation, character, and training that fits their needs, and be open-minded about the breed.

[@CrazyDBZLove]

My first horse I owned was an Arabian. It was a big challenge with how firey he was even in his late 20s. But his sensitivity to my emotions and willingness to please had given me a soft spot for Arabians

[@jumalmajed]

I like Arabian horses, because they’re the most common here, beautiful, and have a strong personality.

[@jantjecrediet5271]

I love my half breed drabier. Cross arabian and trotter. He is his father a very intelligent half Egypshian arabian, protector off the heard. For me he's gentle also for my son off 10 he was 8 when he started riding him.

[@nozee77]

My comment was deleted so I am writing it again: There is a documentary out there from 2015, apparently on Amazon Prime Video (I thought it was Netflix), called "True Appaloosa" that proves that the roots of this breed are in fact from Asia, which I found to be very interesting.

[@octoberjubilee9866]

Thanks for that bit of information! I will look for the documentary; I'm always looking for new information about that breed. Glad you put your comment up again🙂

[@cattymajiv]

There are NO naturally native North American horses, so ALL horses have to have come from Eurasia. They were brought over to N America by the Spanish and Portugese. I believe that they are all believed to have originated in Asia. The first horse riding definitely occurred on the Asian steppes.

[@nozee77]

@@cattymajiv I know that this is what people nowadays are teached. Scientists on the other hand nowadays don't think it was impossible that some ancestors of the modern horse crossed the (at that time still beeing fully closed) landbridge between Asia and North America. So no, not all american horses necessarily come from Eurasia. Also, the tiger pattern has to come from another breed as the Knabstrupper from Europe, as, if I recall correctly, they have no genes for that color in common with the Appy. Watch the documentary, it covers the spanish ancestry of american horses and why the Appy does not 100% trace back to those horses, in length.

[@nozee77]

@@octoberjubilee9866 I am glad you found that bit interesting! Hope you can find and watch the documentary! 🤗

[@blackberrythorns]

@@cattymajiv the french and british brought horses too.

[@victoriatormanen2232]

I used to be a ride or die QH gal, but became a Morgan fan from the first opportunity I had to ride one! They are so amazing! I ranch and their ability to perform ranch work is second to none ❤

[@margaretwordnerd5210]

My parents got Morgans and later Arabians in the 1970s. We did everything "wrong" - young horses and traumatized horses with inexperienced adults and kids. It went well because Mom knew enough to give us the right attitude, like you train a horse rather than break it. Also she picked horses who were smart and good-natured. People were amazed to learn that gentle, mannerly horse with the high action was an Arabian stallion at a time when the fashion for Arab stallions in shows was too prove their high spirits by acting aggressive. I don't know how we learned with no serious injuries, but it was a glorious way to grow up on a horse farm. I haven't been on a horse in decades, and I miss it so.✌🖖

[@TStrait2000]

If you are serious about importing Icelandic horses to the US, I encourage you to check out Harmony Icelandics in Iowa. The owner is the current President of the US Icelandic Horse Congress and a great promoter of the breed here in the US. My wife and I each own an Icelandic and they are truly special horses. Thanks for all of your great videos!

[@EquineHelper]

Thanks for the info! I will check them out!

[@amzlee998]

@@EquineHelper if someone were too find you an icelandic horse what would you say? Lord willing obviously

[@marydantzler7251]

Glad you mentioned that Appaloosas have an eye problem. It was heartbreaking to see a 4 year old become totally blind and had to be put down. This happens more than you want to know. He was a beauty.

[@telemachusarris]

My favourite horse breeds: 1. Hanoverian 2. Holsteiner 3. Irish Sports Horse

[@wintershock]

I have two breeds I like the most. I like Norwegian fjord horses for some of the reasons you stated but one of my main reasons for liking them is they can handle the environment I live in without issue. I live in the Canadian subarctic. It gets really cold here. In fact where I live likes to become the coldest place on earth at least once a year. I don’t have to worry about frostbite because they originated in another arctic area. They also have a reputation of being fairly gentle around here. I’ve never seen a fjord with bad manners. My other favourite breed is my national horse breed, the Canadian horse. They are sturdy horses, also really pretty. They can survive our cold without much issue similar to the fjord horse. Most Canadian horses are fairly calm and healthy as well which I like in a horse. They’re also considered a heritage breed and have been around 450 some years.

[@sanniepstein4835]

It's also most humane to use the breed adapted for a given area; the others could be rather miserable.

[@GooseAndFern]

I'm not a horse owner, but my cousin was & I believe still is obsessed with horses. So I've always managed to just deep dive into equestrians now and again. And I have to say knabstruppers are just my heart and soul. Them and Irish cob I just can't get enough of them. If I was rich and could I'd own a knabstrupper or two truly. There's just something about the pattern on the knabstruppers that appeal so much more to me than an appaloosa maybe it's the way the foals have this beautiful brown hair in which most grow out of that just draws me in but I'm truly just.. awestruck.

[@Teefs]

There is a guy here in Eastern Kentucky who imported Icelandic horses years ago and has an incredible herd.

[@alycewich4472]

I had the opportunity to ride one during a gaited horses show and exhibit probably 20 years ago. I had never ridden a gaited horse and had Arabians for almost 20 years. But I was getting older and wanted something a little less "hot". This Icelandic pony was on the smaller side, and easy to mount. I was instructed on how to ride him and how to signal the tolt! I was AMAZED, the only way I knew we were going so fast was to watch the arena fence posts fly buy as I sat quietly on his back! I was IN LOVE! I could easily get on him bareback and could stick on him no matter how fast he went! Oh how I wanted one.. How much do these horses cost, cause I want one. The answer was WAY out of budget! That was partly because there were so few here in the US at the time and importing from Iceland was more than half the cost. But now there are breeders here in the US that are keeping with the strict standards that Iceland has for their horses. So the price might have come down some. A fun fact, the reason no horse (or tack for that matter) can return to Iceland is because at some point in time, some tack came over from another country and it has some sort of disease on it. It seems to me that it could have been a used bit and since there aren't any equine diseases in Iceland it devastated the horse herds. So at the time I was looking you really needed to know someone who could be your advocate to bring over breeding stock as once a valuable mare or stallion left the island, their part of the bloodlines were gone.

[@2012escapee1]

Mustangs. Survival of the fittest

[@December_Horse]

My dream horses are friesian, fjord and andalusian horses

[@Tanjaaraus]

I am Norwegian and grew up learning to ride on Fjordings, and had a gorgeous icelandic horse for a year as a teen. They are two of my favs too. The fjording I rode the most as a kid was an absolute ass on the ground. and when the instructor looked away she would nip at you. That said - she was a lesson horse, and for many inexperienced and green kids, so as an adult and more experienced rider I 100% understand her. I would be a bit nippy too if I was forced to carry around clumsy potato sack kids who signals on thing and then mean another. As a 1 person horse though? absolutely perfect! also the icelandic horse we had was only 3yrs old, so he wasn't trained under saddle yet. We just did some groundwork with him. and he was absolutely bombproof on the ground. he did not care about bad weather. loud noises or cars, flying tarp etc. absolutely stoic and gorgeous! I am a bit too big to ride one now, at least normally, so it needs to be a draft horse for me. But if I ever get the chance to get an icelandic horse again, that I can do groundwork with or maybe let my niblings ride, I would 100% jump on that.

[@razzuie]

We had a fjord gelding named Baldir when I was a kid, we saved him from slaughter and he was a personality to say the least, he used to crawl under fences (who knew a horse could do that) and make trouble he was super sweet and friendly though. My mum’s best friend back then had a stable of Icelandic horses one of them was a steel grey stallion who was the horse I rode when we went trail riding he was the great love of my childhood.

[@user-mn5zl7pk7i]

My favorite has always been Morgan. I rode a Morgan mares as I was learning to ride and now I own a Morgan gelding.❤

[@blackberrythorns]

le cheval canadien, since 1665.

[@gimmeproof]

Texas A&M can do a DNA test for you (using a little hair) to determine a horse's actual breed.

[@magpiesneedle2575]

I think the Morgan is a stunning animal, the bay colouring, the gait. It may seem silly but my first introduction to them was through the Laura Ingalls Wilder books. Her husband bred them. I think I was about 7. Then a doll came out in the 70s, similar to a Barbie but shorter and a more natural shape, auburn hair down to her knees. She was a ‘prairie girl’ and had a house made of two pieces of cardboard that slotted together to make 4 rooms. I remember having the rocker, which you could wind up, for years. BUT she had a horse that looked like a Morgan, front leg up in a prance. And there was a little wagon, too. The horse was cream, though, so I had my brother (who made models, etc.) paint it bay! Jody. Anyone else remember her.

[@user-sd5cm9wf6p]

I had that doll!!!! Yes. My older siblings helped me make furniture for her.

[@hanban7]

I’m partial to the friesian and the fjord! My horse is a friesian fjord cross and so far I am loving these two breeds!! He’s a very bright boy, and very lazy which is right up my alley!

[@gimmeproof]

lovelove Friesians... but gosh those tails are a butt whipping to groom. :-)

[@ariellewilson730]

Maybe you should look up what a Friesian/Fjord is called.

[@hanban7]

?? I'm confused, what do you mean?@@ariellewilson730

[@rieioo9827]

@@ariellewilson730..a frijord? haha

[@user-wr2md4eh4n]

There is a youtuber that uses goats as mini pack animals for camping, that could be an adorable idea for a few mini horses.

[@equinegirl369]

I love Arabians, Morgans, Quarter Horses. Akhal-Tekes, Thoroughbreds, Andalusians, Friesians, Tennessee Walking Horses, and Gypsy Vanners.

[@mimisart]

I’m very partial to European breeds as I’m European and tall. Even though I adore the looks of Arabians, they are really too short for me to ride. Worked with Friesians for years and I love their looks and warm personalities. However, not great for jumping 😂. Any horse is great, but if you’re looking for particular uses I have my favourites. But for character and personality, all horses deserve our love and care.

[@introvertedequinesamsara6593]

*As a gaited lover myself, there are breeds similar to the Icelandic horse in America, yes they aren't going to look azactly like a Icelandic horse but they do have relatively the same gaits.* Such breeds that are good alternatives in America for Icelandic horses are. 1) *Rocky Mountain horses,* they'll have the gaits Walk, Trot, Canter and Rack/Singlefoot (Rack & Tölt are arguably same gait), on top of looking very similar to the Icelandic horse. Coming in any color, but are especially known for their long flaxen manes and being very socialable. 2) *Standardbreds,* standys have very similar gaits to Icelandic horses, with their gaits being Walk, Trot/Pace, Canter and Rack. Tho the challenge you'll have with this breed is you'd need to train them to have many of these gaits. They're known to be docile horses, even right after the track they might be more high strung but way laxer than Throughbreds. 3) *Pasofinos,* many are shocked to know Pasofinos also have the gaits Walk, Trot and Canter, with one extra gait Paso that's split into three other gaits based off speed and collection. Such a breed is also built more sturdy and thicker being on the shorter side. They're also known to come in many colors and be a bit spirited but also have a very gentle nature. 4) *Racking horse,* a breed rarely talked about, they can also have a variety of gaits depending on the breeding. Some can have a Flat/Running Walk and Rack, but they're also known to have the gaits Walk, Trot/Pace and Rack. With a sturdy short build. This breed comes in any color, and are known for their willingness and friendly nature.

[@Nutmeg142]

Any gaited breed has the capability of racking. I can rack my TWH and do a running walk with him and a stepping pace. You just have to know how to ask. I have also trotted him.

[@dmgibbs1997]

One of my favorite breeds is the Shire. I especially like the ones with the black and white coat. One thing I like about them is their docile and gentle temperament. They are a very rare breed as well, but one can only hope they won't go extinct! Overall, they are just very beautiful! I think another one of my favorite breeds is the Thoroughbred. The Thoroughbred is the mascot of the company I work for. They look somewhat similar to Quarter Horses (which one of my great uncles had before), but Thoroughbreds are very beautiful, too!

[@wipstudios503]

My favorite horse breed is the Clydesdale! i love their coloring and their majestic proportions, their calm demeanor and LOTS OF HAIR 😂

[@RowdyAndWestern]

Samsies

[@blackberrythorns]

they're one of the most inbred breeds.

[@sanniepstein4835]

They actually have rather hot temperaments. Keep that in mind if you ever buy one.

[@rieioo9827]

@@sanniepstein4835used to have one here, oh, she was very sassy i tell you!

[@auntieliz930]

My 5 favorite breeds are the Mustang. We adopted two in 2021 and they are amazing. Smart, they speak their mind, and they come in all sizes and colors and breed mixes. Next is the Arabian. So elegant, a dream to ride, and are very cuddly. I love Friesians. I mean… look at them. Gorgeous horses but I love how gentle and fearless they can be. Thoroughbreds are next. So amazing to ride. Fast but they have a lot of heart. Finally, the Andalusian. Really steady horses and very dependable.

[@cattymajiv]

I see your point, but because there are so many different breeds all mixed up in the Mustangs, they can almost not be considered a breed. They are more like a mutt in dog terms. I don't mean that as an insult. It's just a fact that none of them are predominantly anyone one thing. They are like a Heinz 57.

[@alycewich4472]

@@cattymajiv And if you get them from the BLM they are exceptional trail horses. I used to ride competitive trail riding through NATRC (North American Trail Ride Conference). One of the competitor's got one from their loose just brought in pen. He wasn't "tame" enough to even get close enough to touch or anything so she stood on the railing of the fence panels and picked him out from the bunch because it looked like he had pretty good movement. I saw him after she had worked him for a few months and she said he was the best horse she had ever had. Why? Because once he figured out he was safe with her, he'd do anything she would ask of him, I think he was most chill horse in camp. I've spoken to others who have adopted horses from the BLM and they all have said pretty much the same thing. So while they might not be a registered purebred horse, they are mighty fine horses, Heinz 57 or not.

[@MonAhgasInsomniAroELF]

top 5 are Kladrubers (one of the oldest breeds, so, so gorgeous and unique, pretty rare, mainly used for carriage work and dressage, but i feel like they have a lot of potential for other disciplines too), Mustangs (not technically a breed, but I'm counting them anyway. they're hardy, beautiful, and a fun little mixed bag for what you'll get in terms of genealogy, personality, body type, etc.), Warlanders (Friesian x Lusitano [ Warlanders are Friesians x an Iberian breed, so Lusitano/Andalusian/Menorquina, but I prefer Lusitanos] what is there to say, they're beautiful and sturdy and have tremendous potential for whatever you might want to do with them), Norwegian Fjords (for pretty much the same reasons you mentioned, they're so cute, i just love 'em!), and the Australian Waler (veryyy smooth to ride, beautiful transition between gaits, great temperaments, very solid). special shout out to the Irish Sport Horse, Dutch Warmblood, Irish Draught, and draft horses in general

[@octoberjubilee9866]

I have an appaloosa and I just adore her! This is the second appaloosa that I owned and find them to be great all-around horses. She is so smart, she learns quickly when introduced to new things and she is extremely loyal. I think she's self-aware, like knows when she's being cute and literally looks to me for approval (she's got personality). If I ask her to do something, she's willing to give me her all, so was my other appy mare.

[@Ebeanzz]

Since I could remember, Fjords have been my favorite. I love everything about them. Their build, coat colors, mane, personality. I’ve only ever interacted with two in my life, but those days were the best 😅. It’s always been my dream to own one or two someday 🤞

[@celestinacowgirl9075]

My fav is the Missouri foxtrotters, their gait is very smooth

[@laurabal6371]

Yes, Icelandics are my favourite too❤ I love their both earth and fire character. My Islandic is 3YO and she is so cute with her furry coat right now. She's very easy going, calm but also sensitive and fire in her.

[@LV-qr8fr]

Really cool how you mentioned about the visible white sclera on the appaloosas. Not many animals have this trait. Notably, this trait emerged in the domestication of wolves into dogs. It is extremely important in humans to use the whites of the eys when we assess emotions in others faces. So its cool how you find it more expressive. That plus their intelligence must be so cool to see.

[@kristynfedich8926]

Morgans😍❤️🥰 friesians, Percherons….i love big draft horses lol. ❤❤❤

[@leanneadams2549]

Akhal Teke !! For me. It’s the most beautiful horse ever. But I must say I do really love all horses and always will !! ❤️🐴

[@IcyFriesians]

My favorite breed is the Fjord, I love them because of there beautiful mane and tail, and I love there structure

[@dreamercrafts-pj6vy]

Gupsy Vanner is my favourite horse. Love them because they’re beautiful, and. solid big built horse.

[@SchwarzesStern]

My favorites: 1 - Andalusian (PRE) and other similar Spanish breeds: Lusitano, Alter Real, Menorquin, etc. 2 - Akhal-Teke 3 - Don/Budenny 4 - any european warmblood: Hanoverian, Trakehner, Holsteiner, KWPN, etc. 5 - any breed is good if you like the horse :)

[@PhebusdesTours]

Lusitano and Alter-real are actually Portuguese, and kind of national prides there, but I agree, they're two of my favourite breeds as well 😊 I had the opportunity to ride a young Lusitano mare, and she had the greatest gaits! Also, great last point 👍

[@SchwarzesStern]

​@@PhebusdesTours yes, I should have said Iberian breeds instead of Spanish :)

[@matheuso8686]

As a brazilian, my top 5 is. 1 - Mangalarga Marchador, a brazilian horse, very good to do anything, afordable, a brazilian go to. 2 - Crioulo, is a brazilian horse too, its more rustic, its from the south of Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay, very good horse. 3 - American Quarter Horses, i really like this breed, we have some here in Brazil, they adapt easily here, and i really like the way they move, their speed. 4 - American Mustang, maybe i love this because of the movie, but i really like the concept of a horse thay turned wild after a couple centuries. 5 - Percheron, the french horse is my favorite big horse, they are so imposent, and i really love how they look.

[@writerspen010]

I really like the Belgium drafts! They're always the ones i find myself gravitating towards the most when i look at horse listings. I think i have a soft spot for palominos, which they tend to be xD

[@jasonbanuelos7569]

My fav is the Azteca. Half quarter and half Andalusian. Smart, hardworking, and the national horse of Mexico.

[@jolynmcclellan3594]

I owned an Azteca! He out performed most quarter horses in the 4-H Western events. He was a smaller horse and looked rather like a Mustang, but he would surprise everyone with his agility and speed! But if I put a young beginner rider on him in the round pen, he was gentle and competitive. I loved that horse!

[@juliehaynie5930]

My favorite breeds are Tennessee Walkers, Appaloosas and Arabians! I have a beautiful gray dapple Tennessee Walker mare who is naturally gaited.

[@paulahall4080]

We just love our registered Connemara!!! Her name is Endora and she is so sweet!! These are very versatile horses also. She has beautiful ground manners has been used as a schooling pony before we purchased her. We use her on trails, and she is absolutely a delight. Just love this video it’s fun to share our favorites !!❤

[@alycewich4472]

I had Connemaras too! Wonderful companions and riding ponies. My smallest one was not quite 13hh on her tippy toes and my largest was 14.3. One of the ads I've seen in the ACPS American Connemare Pony Society of America magazine said they were great for kids and grandmas. I found that to be true. My favorite mare, Lucy, would threaten to dump over my wheelbarrow with her nose if I didn't come over from the other pen to pet her! She did that several times before I figured out I could thwart her efforts by keeping the wheelbarrow out of her reach. Unfortunately, by then she had taught others the same trick. In theory cleaning 6 pens a day should't take 2 hours on a nice warm day, but when I factored giving love to all of them, along with the barn cats, it did! And I LOVED every moment of it. But all good things must come to an end and when I could no longer care for them, they all went to good homes.

[@paulahall4080]

@@alycewich4472 I still own my Wildwych Endora. That is her registered name. She was 6 when we purchased her and will be 16 in May. We just love her. Super sweet.:)

[@nancyroberts9776]

My top 5. Arab, Mustang , Rocky Mountain , TWH, and Spotted Saddle. ..

[@Siobhan_Shivaun]

1: Irish Draught 2: Irish Sport Horse 3: Connemara 4: Thoroughbred 5: Arabian

[@christhomas736]

The Morgan is my #1 favorite breed, my family has owned and bred them for years! Im also a big fan of black forest horses

[@oliviasequineadventures]

My favorite horse breed is the Norwegian Fjord, I also like New Forest Ponies, Icelandic, and Darkmoors!

[@donnavannierop8645]

Me tooo

[@tracym6297]

Great list! I have Morgan horses. One of them is 35 years old. I've had him since he was 5. They are my absolute favourite. I have a Mustang who looks like an Appaloosa. I have a Shetland pony, a mini horse, and a mini donkey. A good friend of mine has a couple Icelandics. She loves them.

[@user-no9ow1gx9i]

I'm delighted that you put my favorite, Morgans, on your top five list. As good-tempered rugged all-rounders, they are tops.

[@blackberrythorns]

le cheval canadien, since 1665.

[@_art_by_faith]

I Love Fjord horses!! One of my fav horses.

[@darlenemckay265]

My granddaughter and I wemt to Iceland and did a horse tour in Northern Iceland! It was amazing and a bucket list trip! I was amazed as we were riding, always at a fast pace, how those horse knew where to place each foot as we rode through rocky areas! They are so sure-footed! Beautiful little horses! Love the breed!

[@ponytales.]

appaloosa is my favorite!! theyre stunning.

[@TaylorParnell]

LOVE THIS ❤❤❤❤ seriously i love all horse breeds the truly are all beautiful in their own way I LOVE HORSES ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@octoberjubilee9866]

Yeah, I have to agree. I love 'em all too although I'm sorta particle to what I have. All breeds have qualities we horse lovers can appreciate.

[@TaylorParnell]

@@octoberjubilee9866 absolutely 🫶🏻

[@cattymajiv]

@@octoberjubilee9866 Do you mean you are PARTIAL to what you have? I normally hate nitpickers, but you might look a little silly using PARTICLE, so I thought I better point it out to you.

[@fozf9193]

There is a Norwegian Fjord horse where I ride. He is so cute and I looooove him. However, when he sees food he will GO to the food and there is no stopping him🤪

[@user-shutup.]

Me personally LOVE riding on Fjords! First I rode a bit smaller and a yet lazy Fjord named Prince and then I changed to an bigger Fjord named Lupo and I’m in love with him. He is some kind of my baby I’d say😅 So I can just agree with the fjords.

[@Horsewoman-pt2ku]

I had Paso Finos for the longest. They are a gaited horse and are very friendly and love people. A little skittesh but great horses and did mostly trail riding with them. We also had a Peruvian Paso that was the horse we had our 4 yr old start riding due to his personality of nothing bothering them and nonchalant attitude

[@cattymajiv]

I've heard they are both wonderful!

[@kimhsiang8049]

I'm in New Zealand and Morgans are definitely popular here but also not easy to come by. But also stunning. My faves are 2 that I own. One is Clydesdales. Mine is so kind and laid back. He makes a fantastic riding horse and so comfortable. Hes 18.3hh! The other is a HHolsteiner. So incredibly intelligent but goofballs at the same time. Great at English disciplines (I dont do any however) but also western and hacking out. I too love the ones you mentioned! I have ALWAYS wanted an appaloosa. They are not easy to come by here. Happy new year to you and your family ❤

[@GDstudios7]

Fjords and Clydesdales must be my favorite! Clydesdales are just BFG's!

[@joannokane8533]

My favorites would be 5 Clydesdale, 4 Arabian, 3 Appaloosa, 2 Morgan, and #1Mustang. I have only limited riding experience so most of my choices are based on looks, but I got to spend some time several years ago at a Mustang rescue in eastern Oregon and they are so smart! Then, I absolutely fell in love with a buttermilk buckskin Mustang gelding I met at a training demonstration at a county fair a few years back and I think he liked me too and wanted to come home with me!

[@Okamaa]

It's very interesting to hear this as a Danish person, breeds like the Morgan and Appaloosa are the opposite of common in Denmark and are typically very expensive when you do find one, whereas Fjords and Icelandics are incredibly common and are some of the cheapest horses you could get! Another thing is also hearing the behavior of the Fjords, here they're well known for being very relaxed and friendly, to the point where they get called "lazy" a lot of the time! Great riding and carriage horses though, with their hefty little bodies 😂

[@cattymajiv]

I suspect that what she refered to was caused by inadequate training, and she just ascribed it to their breeding. In almost every case, bad behavior in a horse is caused by inadequate training, or bad treatment, or both.

[@Okamaa]

@@cattymajiv it's very sad to hear though, as those bad manners she says they have there are completely opposite from what the breed is known for in its home country and the rest of Europe 🥲

[@blackberrythorns]

@@Okamaa at least they didn't take a breed, rename it, and wrap it up in american mythology like they did with the morgan horse which was originally le cheval canadien, the oldest breed in north america (that nobody outside of canada has heard of).

[@Okamaa]

@@blackberrythorns Oh that's interesting, I don't know too much about the american breeds sadly, due to there not being many of them here, but it doesn't exactly surprise me, considering it is America after all 😂

[@blackberrythorns]

@@Okamaa the canadian clusters with percherons/bretons/belgians as they were war horses sent over in 1665 before the development of modern draught breeds. The Legend of the Canadian Horse: Genetic Diversity and Breed Origin - Oxford Academic "The legend of the Canadian horse is a fascinating chapter of North American history. It is the story of North America’s first equine breed that was the foundation bloodstock to many American breeds like the American Saddlebred, Standardbred, (possibly) Appaloosa, Northern Plains Mustang, and the Morgan. The Canadian traces its ancestry to horses sent from Louis XIV’s royal stables to the colony of New France in the mid-17th century (Jones 1947). In spite of the colony’s harsh climate and the absence of forage, shelter and pasture, the foundation herd of less than a 100 animals flourished to 30 000 by 1784 (Gendron 1993). The Canadian earned the nickname, “the little iron horse,” for its storied feats of strength and endurance, regularly outclassing more muscular and heavy boned horses (Langelier 1920). The Canadian studbook was established in 1889 and is the oldest active horse breed registry in North America (Gendron 2010). In 1998 and 2002, respectively, Quebec and Canada officially recognized the Canadian as a heritage breed and the national horse for its intrinsic role in forming the 2 nations. Today the breed languishes in relative obscurity on the brink of extinction with a confirmed population of 2456 pure Canadian horses and is classified as threatened by The Livestock Conservancy."

[@chrismayer3919]

My fave horse is the Gypsy Vanner, followed by the Tennessee Walking Horse, then the Black Forest pony, the Haflinger and finally the Dales Pony. 🐴

[@jeanhowarth1852]

Gypsy V. Yes.❤

[@Woodlynx]

I would never again buy anything but an Icelandic horse! :) I love my boy so much, even though he can be stubborn as hell sometimes, but I can ride him in every terrain, do little jumps, have a lazy evening stroll through the forest or run like there is no tomorrow. The only negative thing I could think about is the enormous amount of hair they are loosing in the spring, it is insane :D

[@selenafigueroa8236]

Standardbreds! Seriously, they are often overlooked but they have the BEST ground manners. The only downsides to them are that 1. They're not always comfy to ride (my gelding has a BIG trot) and 2. Retraining them to canter takes a lot of work. My Standardbred is a saint. Hes a phenomenal horse for everyone to learn about grooming, leading and lunging. He has great endurance and is an awesome trail horse but asking him to canter can give him anxiety. I've managed to get a couple of strides and reward him big time for it but I can tell he still gets nervous. All that aside, I love them. I do wish we had more colors here in the US. You primarily see bays, with some roans, Chestnuts and grays. Meanwhile, Australia and New Zealand also have pintos, buckskins and even a palomino.

[@user-vr2fs7ef7m]

I like Quarter horses, Fjords, Tennessee walking horses, and Mustangs. But Quarter horses are my favorite.🐎

[@miagennaios9344]

I think your top pick is a great one! Icelandics are incredible! I had the pleasure to work with one about a year ago and he was the cutest thing! So sweet and calm. He was a stunning silver dapple and when he was clipped it looked like there were stars on his coat. He was the most unique horse I have ever met! My personal favorites are Quarter Horses and Gypsy Vanners and any sort of draft cross. I love qh because they are versatile and sane. I love the stock type build. I love drafts crosses because I love big horses. I like riding a horse with big movement. Draft crosses are great because they are light enough to do any sort of riding with them but they have that wonderful draftyness! Also I have found that they are really calm and I love calm lazy horses. Never met a draft cross I didn’t like! I love Gypsies because that are beautiful and also very calm. My neighbor has one and he is amazing!

[@blackdiamond7708]

❤🎉 Carmella there is (was?) a farm called Winterhorse Park Icelandic Horse Farm in Eagle, Wisconsin. They had really nice Icelandics but maybe they retired... the website doesn't seem to be up anymore. 😢 Thanks for your videos. 😊🐴😁♥️☺️

[@karaparker7511]

Well I like the mini horse and the Belgian

[@cb8682]

Out favourite horse also is the icelandic horse. They are secure, friendly, they want to please, they are beautiful and because of these 5 gaits they have, there is such a variety. My daughter is 12 and she rides her horse sharing out in the woods and stuff like that. This horse is so cool and easy to handle.

[@WebOfTwilight]

I'm horse crazy so this is really hard for me, but here goes... I think my top five favorites (not necessarily in order) are Andalusians, Mustangs, Irish Draughts, Tennessee Walkers, and Thoroughbreds. Honestly, if it resembles an equine in any way I love it! lol

[@amykupchenko1951]

My favourite horse is the Norwegian fjord. I love them because they are so calm and they have character

[@bdudhjdk4769]

My favorite is the icelandic aswell! I am planning on moving to iceland to hopefully work with them. I also love the fjord, norwegian dole and the nordlandshest. Norlandshest is pretty similar to the iceladic, just without the extra gaits.

[@user-tw5vy1rv9k]

I have a Fjord cross and he’s just amazing. You need to assert your boundaries a lot. He swims and does cowboy challenges and looks at the other horses doing barrels and just wants to do it too! They are hyper intelligent and they test you a lot. They are very, very playful and in my experience, mares are insane and want to go fast where I find males will be more chill to ride.

[@introvertedequinesamsara6593]

My top 5 favorite breeds 1, TennesseeWalker 2, Racking horse 3, Standardbred 4, Minature Horse 5, Hackney Pony Honestly if I could pick another a Cob type would also be up there too, as I do like the look of lean breeds but I also like the feeling of short sout horses aswell.

[@CheriBenIesau]

I had a standardbred gelding years ago. He was incredible--strong, fast, willing to do anything. Loved that horse. Now I have a mule.

[@alycewich4472]

@@CheriBenIesau Mules! I love mules, but am not smart enough to have one...

[@cynthiamarston2208]

I’ve only had Tennessee Walking Horse who I got when almost 3 and she’ll be 24 in April. I had 5 others over the years for her pasture mates ( counting a colt she had with the stud I bought then gelded. They are smart and just need to give them time sometimes then all the sudden they do the exact right thing like they read your mind and choose to cooperate all the sudden because they seem to like people. I now have a quarter horse as her pasture mate. She’s not as in to people but became much better after a couple years with me and my Walker

[@spacekiwis]

My favourite horse breed is the Icelandic horse. ❤ I love how levelheaded they are. I love their gaits and the fact that they aren’t huge. They’re the breed I learnt to ride on. And they’re frigging adorable. 😻

[@blazequestrian]

My top five are Mustangs, Rocky Mountain Horses, Percherons, Friesians, and Lusitanos (not necessarily in that order). ❤

[@rebekah5429]

I have 3 mustangs and my mom has a lusitano! And our mustang from california looks just like a lusitano. Also love burros and own those too!

[@blazequestrian]

@@rebekah5429 That's my literal dream! They sound amazing! 😁

[@ashleyratuski5164]

there are two Icelandic horses at the farm I work at and they are amazing; only one of them can be ridden, but the one who can't is so sweet and cuddly.they are the most expensive horses there but I would say there worth it!

[@alycewich4472]

The purchase price on most horses/ponies usually ends up the least outlay in the equation. It cost's just as much to feed a free horse as it does one that costs thousands! So once I figured that out, I first got Arabian horses as I was young and they were quick and agile. When I couldn't bounce as well as I got older, I transitioned to Connemara Ponies. They are quieter than the Arabian horses but way smarter, and they love their humans almost as much as they love their food! The tales Connemara pony owners can tell about their ponies are legendary. I had a woman who knew what a Connemara pony was back when I was just starting with them tell me that all Connemara owners are characters, just like their ponies! She was right. I'm proof!

[@dpeters602]

Had a beautiful palomino mare in my teens. She was Arab and Tennessee Walker. Sweet, smooth and just enough spunky spirit to keep things interesting ❤️

[@jeanhowarth1852]

Yes

[@liselottenormannsrensen7867]

I have never owned anything else but "Danish Varmblood". They can be terrible with a " hot head" but also very gentle, wise, love to learn and loyal❤

[@flyingcolorsponies]

I love how I have 3 out of 5 of the breeds on this list! I mostly do driving (pleasure and combined driving) for showing and just hacking out under saddle. I drive/ride a Fjord, minis (they are like lil pocket rockets, so fun to drive!!), and I just got an Icelandic foal for my next drive and ride prospect. Also have driven and ridden Morgans in the past and they are probably the most popular breed at the driving shows. Awesome list!! Totally agree with all of it, downsides and upsides

[@andrewdavid9333]

If you are looking for Icelandic Horses in USA, I believe there is a strong following in Point Roberts, Washington State ( which is a very unique place in itself) there are many generations of Icelandic people there hence the horses, good luck

[@wakingohiomama9110]

I find it so hard to pick only 5 lol!! I know the favorite horse that i had was my gaited palo-loosa. I loved all the different things w could do together from trails to over fences to western pleasure. She is so missed!!

[@user-gx2xd9nm5x]

my fave horse breeds are the welsh section A they are such characters and litte pocket rockets they are amazing! XXXX

[@kristydoman3434]

I had an Appy growing up. Best boy ever. Had a huge barrel to hold onto with your legs too.

[@cathiwim]

Yay for Morgans! I have two of them!! The mare was pregnant when I got her, and they are now 26 and 13 respectively! They are also very smart!

[@dapplerosegrey260]

I love Percherons, Quarter Horses, Standardbreds, Tennessee Walkers, Arabians, and Thoroughbreds. I’ve worked with or ridden all of these except for Tennessee Walkers. I’d love to ride one someday or maybe even own one ❤🐴

[@sun1one1]

Imported Icelandic horses can suffer from summer eczema, it's better to get ones that were born here if possible. Also some of the things you said about gaited horses are common myths - read the book Easy-Gaited Horses.

[@daisyspring8233]

My favorite horses as a beginner rider! ( top 5 ) 5: Mustang. Great horse just the one that I rode had a VERY bumpy canter. I still love that horse just I don’t think I will ever canter on him again. 4: Traknner. Again, she was a great horse when I rode her but was the first horse I got bolted with and bucked off with. She was actually really sweet during tacking even with the girth when I was tightening it. 3: Quarter horse. AMAZING HORSE! Just, when I ride these horses, they are usually very bumpy and I’m not good at sitting trots. I personally prefer to post the trot and all the quarter horses I’ve rode are old so our trainer won’t let me post ( Reason: I usually come down very fast and since they are old, it will hurt their back and that’s not good as you probably know) 2: Connemara. The mare I rode was very spicy as I expected as connamaras are considered pony’s and we all know how pony’s are. But her gaits were great and very easy to sit. She was quite young so that just added to it. Unfortunately, I only got to ride her for about 30 minutes. 1: Paint horses. Great horse! I’m obsessed with “my” paint horse. ( I say “my” because I only lease her ). Her canter was very easy to sit, her trot is very comfortable for me and her when I’m sitting and posting which is great in my opinion. She has bucked my off but probably my fault because I was doing it with no hands in a canter then we got to close to a horse she hates. I love her so much and I think they are great horses for beginners to advanced riders! I hope you like my opinion ❤ love your vids 😊❤

[@cattymajiv]

I can't speak for Carmella, but I thought your opinion was very interesting and fun! ❤

[@johannematheaangelsen1695]

I’m Norwegian, but have grown up owning Icelandic horses, as well as being around a few Fjords. In my experience, Fjords are very either-or? They’re either the most docile horses, perfect for beginners, if a bit flat, or they’re very opinionated, even a bit unsafe. After speaking to someone whose worked with them a lot, they are apparently quite easy to “ruin”, as in, quite sensitive and strong-willed if treated badly. I absolutely adore Icelandic horses, even having had a couple of reeeeally stubborn ones. Like you say, they’re sure-footed, kind, and full of personality. Their gait is also really fun. The only thing I would say, is that they are maybe a breed that “shouldn’t” be exported to certain places. I grew up in Northern Norway, and my Icelandic horse growing up was born in Iceland. He struggled his entire life with eczema and dry skin in summers, and that was in a Northern island environment. They don’t do well with warm climates. There is also a reason why the breed is as healthy as they are, and that is that they’re completely isolated in Iceland. They’re the only breed allowed in the country, and if a horse is taken out of Iceland, it can never return. Which is good for keeping the breed healthy, but one should be sure about getting an Icelandic, because you cannot simply undo it. I do adore the breed, but please be mindful of importing them to certain climates❤

[@gaedingar9791]

I started riding lessons at a Icelandic horse farm as a kid. Shy of twenty years later, I call two of them my own and would never want another breed. They're absolut amazing horses with a great character. There are a few of them in the US, they are member of the international Icelandic Horse breeding association (FEIF). In fact, until a few years ago, there was an American in the association's leaderboard. (I think head of sports department). There is also always a small US team at the World Championships, but I think most of the members are living abroad in Europe actually.

[@caro5797]

Fjords, clydesdales, icelandics ❤

[@jbach1738]

Wow, I love Icelandic horses! I have only had the opportunity to work with one, and he came to a barn where I was working when he was recovered from a wildfire in California. That little guy was so fun and smart, just a super great little guy. I think I'm a bit like you, in that my favorites come from my own horses. I was working at a barn raising and training American bred warmbloods, and one year, the barn owner came to me and asked if I wanted to partner with her in a stallion lease. He was a Welsh pony. 12hh, so pretty tiny. I was like, uh, I'm the one who will be riding him, and I'm 5'6". How's that going to look? We ended up going for it. We leased him for 5 years. I evented him for a couple of years and beat the thoroughbreds in XC times. So that was fun. This little dude was so brave, so willing, and so damned sweet, I absolutely fell head over heels in love with him. As our pony reputation expanded, I received more clients with Welsh ponies to train. We had our own offspring growing up to the age of starting under saddle. I won't lie, these ponies were the greatest things I have ever ridden in my entire career as a trainer. So freaking smart. So damned athletic. So amazingly versatile. Some ended up moving up the levels in various sports, and some were absolutely happy to trot a circle for an entire lesson to teach a little kid their diagonals. The whole cranky and nippy pony thing, eh, if the pony knows the rules and the person also knows the rules, it was never a problem. The stubborn pony thing was never a problem either. Ponies are wicked smart. If any of the ponies seemed to be getting sour and stubborn, I just took them out on the trail, let them jump a fun XC course, just let them go challenge themselves and they were perfect for the next thing they needed to do. I ended up so in love with that little stallion that I finally managed to buy him. We went on to win high scoring pony open division for all of California Dressage Society in 2015. These ponies are so athletic, smart, versatile, and just plain fun, I could never choose any other breed as a favorite. My close second is actually a gaited horse, and thus far, I only have experience with two, but they remain pleasantly burned into my memory. The first was some random woman who came to me asking for a trainer because she bought a 2 year old mare, sight unseen, online. Not even halter broke. Oh my god, this will be a disaster. On the contrary, the little gal was super eager to please, loved learning, and had a general inquisitive nature and love for life that made me smile every moment I was near her. Went from not even being able to lead, to happily carrying a rider through training level work in about 90 days, and I never even pushed, she just offered. She was one of those horses that is permanently etched in memory. I will never forget her face, her eyes, or the way she felt beneath me in a bareback pad, because she was so impossible to fit in a saddle. The second was a gelding who was purchased on a whim, and the new owner didn't know what to do with him. He was already started under saddle, but didn't know how to balance himself or encounter new situations, so he was a little fearful. After only a few short weeks, that guy totally blossomed. His curiosity and intelligence caused his training to move forward in huge leaps and bounds. It wasn't long before I was using him as my mount to take a class of students out on the trail for the first time. Plus, with both of these horses, their natural gait was so easy to ride, and they were proportioned in such a way that teaching correct balance was like teaching a fish to swim. That is why, since those two horses, I will always say. When I am old and broken, and all my joints are plastic, I will ride a Missouri Fox Trotter. There you go. My two favorites. Dang. I'm liking your videos. On to watch the next one. Perhaps I will try to refrain from such lengthy comments, but your videos bring out the chatty horse person in me.

[@DarkSunshine92]

I used to ride a Fjord for 2 years and he was amazing! He did good with ground work as well ^^ The only times he would be a turd, was when he had not been used for a while ^^' I remember he was sick for 2 weeks, and he got super grumpy xD His grumpyness went away when I started working with him again though ^^ He was my potato horse, I could do everything with him! :D

[@kjmav10135]

Rode fjords at Ghost Ranch in New Mexico many years ago. Unforgettable rides!!

[@everau6856]

I love applosas

[@riazghuman8698]

Every vlog of yours is very Educational and make it very intresting too.

[@rebeccalassen8769]

I've also always had a soft spot for Norwegian Fjords. They are very common in Denmark where I live, and I've met and ridden a few. I don't think they are necessarily ill mannered from the ground, though they tend to be very food fixated, which can sometimes make them become pushy and very unfocused. However, this can also be used for an advantage, since they will do anything for food. They do have a tendency to become obese very quickly, so that is very important to keep in mind as well. Other than that I've also always really liked Haflinger Horses, Quarter Horses and Irish Cobs. I really love a sturdy horse with a calm and collected temper.