07/02/2025
When choosing a horse to adopt, you can consider your experience level, what you want to use the horse for, and your budget. You can also think about the type of horse that would best suit your needs.
Experience level
New to horses: A quiet, senior horse might be a better choice.
Experienced: You might be able to work with a young horse or one that has trust issues.
Intended use
Recreational riding: You might want a horse for casual riding.
Competition: You might want a horse for competition.
Pasture pet: You might want a horse to keep you company if you already own a horse.
Budget
Adoption fee
Adoption fees can range from $800. To $1,500.for a rehabbed horse, but can be higher cost for specialty breeds.
Ongoing costs
Horses require regular care, including food, water, shelter, hoof care, dental care, deworming, vaccinations, and more.
Horse type
Ponies: Small horses that are good for children and can perform various tasks.
Light horses: Horses that can be used for riding and equestrian sports.
Draft horses: Heavy horses.
Some popular horse breeds include Arabians, Thoroughbreds, Quarter Horses, Clydesdales, and Appaloosas. You have to do your research on what kind of bloodline you would like. Also I say the temperament is probably the most important thing rescues can be all different horses because there are many different types to choose. From so here's a little information below. Just to give you to look overand take you on a journey on finding the right horse for your family.
I hope one day you can choose a rescue from Angels Grove Ranch and Horse Rescue or any rescue ranch Good luck. . Here are some facts about horses.
Hot blooded”
breeds are your Arabs, TBs, saddlebreds. “Cold blooded” breeds are draft breeds. A “warmblood” was a cross between a light racing / hack bred and a draft, typically resulting in something with a bit of bone and substance, as well as athletic ability
Cold blooded horse breeds
Clydesdale
Ardennes draft horse
Belgian Draft
Friesian horse
Noriker
Percheron
Shire horse
Hot blooded horses
Hanoverian
Holsteiner
Akhal-Teke
Arabian
Dutch Warmblood
Icelandic horse
Thoroughbred
Andalusian horse
Barb horse
Irish Sport Horse
Oldenburger
Tersk horse
Cleveland Bay
Selle Français
Warm blooded horses Warm-blooded horses are a type of horse that are a cross between hot-blooded and cold-blooded horses. They are known for being athletic, agile, and trainable.
Characteristics
Temperament: Warm-blooded horses are usually calm, strong-nerved, and willing to learn
Energy: Warm-blooded horses are energetic and athletic
Trainability: Warm-blooded horses are known for being trainable and cooperative with riders
Popular breeds
Hanoverian
A German breed that originated in the 17th century and is a top-tier competition horse
Oldenburg
A breed with its own registry and breeding standards
Dutch Warmblood
A popular sport horse breed managed by the Royal Warmblood Horse Studbook of the Netherlands
Holsteiner
An old warmblood breed from the Schleswig-Holstein region of Europe
Trakhener
An athletic and agile warmblood horse
American breeds
Quarter Horse: A popular American breed that is a mix of cold and hotblood parentage
Tennessee Walking Horse: A popular American breed that is a mix of cold and hotblood parentageQuarter Horses are considered hot-blooded horses, and are not traditionally considered warmbloods. However, some say that Quarter Horses are warmbloods because they are a mix of hot and cold-blooded parentage. the Quarter Horse and Tennessee Walking Horse are both so due to their mix of cold and hotblood parentage.What is the quietest horse?
Some quiet horse breeds are:
American Quarter horse No Drama, Gentle Giants.
American Quarter Horse: This is the most popular horse breed in the world. They are known for their versatility and calm temperament. With an American Quarter Horse, you can ride all day, easily switch from English to Western at shows, or completely change disciplines. It is common for people new to horses to enjoy starting with the American Quarter Horse. They take care of their riders since they know their job and perform it well. Here some more breeds I like the
Morgan Horse.
Appaloosa Horse.
Norwegian Fjord.
Connemara Pony.What is the most friendly horse in the world?
Morgan horses are often looked to as “heart” horses because they quickly become best friends with those they bond with. They are beautiful, majestic, and eager to check out new things.The Appaloosa Horses: This is another versatile and calm horse breed. And they have several things that are unique to them.The Fjord Horse is distinguished by its unequaled dependability. For centuries Norwegian breeders have been determined to improve the breed while emphasizing the calm and gentle temperament. They are easily broken and need no retraining, even after spending months at pasture untouched.
Another fact is that these were Viking war horses .
Fjord horses served as Viking war horses and were used for farmwork after their ancestors migrated to western Norway thousands of years ago. Their strength, unique looks, and willing temperaments created widespread interest in the breed.My choice of breed in Mardi Gras horses, I like to use in Mardi Gras parade , For riding in in New Orleans, the best breed of my choice of horse would likely be a Warmblood horse, as they are the preferred choice for mounted patrol units due to their combination of strength, stamina, and calm temperament, making them well-suited to handle the crowds and excitement of the parade also
American Quarter Horse:
Excellent for quick maneuvers and agility, but may be smaller than a Warmblood.
Tennessee Walker.Hope you enjoy your day today happy trails to yall ..XOXO
Angels Grove Ranch and Horse Rescue is located in Bush, LA. We do trail rides, summer camp, birthday parties, petting zoos, school field trips, and more!
