What is the best horse for working cattle?
oneactplaygurl asked:
I’m looking into buying a new horse to replace an old one. He/She will be manily used for working cows which will include riding in brush. The breed needs to be gentle enough for kids to ride also.
What about an Quarab? They are part Quater horse and part Arabian. I love Arabian horses!
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I’m looking into buying a new horse to replace an old one. He/She will be manily used for working cows which will include riding in brush. The breed needs to be gentle enough for kids to ride also.
What about an Quarab? They are part Quater horse and part Arabian. I love Arabian horses!
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Quarter horse.. they are made for it.
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I’d recommend a Quarter Horse Paint.
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Quarter Horse! Usually if from the right stock it seems to be bred into them. Thoroughbred’s and some others are too high strung. My paint is scared to death of cows, but our quarter horse gelding loves to chase them.
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appaloosa or Quarter horse
usually horses that are trained to work cattle are called “cow-horses”
they are very tough and can stand to take a good challenge when trained the right way.
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I recommend a Quarter Horse — they’re good working horses and good temperaments, too!
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quarter horses are great with working with cows.
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a good ol quarter horse
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Quarter Horse or a Paint but it depends on how the individually horse acts, you can base attitude on a certain breed. I’d recommended getting a horse that is 5 or 6 experienced in cattle working and has been kid broke. A quarter horse is the best for this because they’re bred for that kind of stuff.
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Traditionally, it is the quarter horse, but any horse can be taught to work cattle. These are good with children as well - provided you take the time to teach your children to ride rather than just sit in a saddle and hold onto the horn.
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Quarter Horse
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quarter horse. they are able to get down low and turn sharp. which is what you need when dealing with herding. find one a little older if you want kids to ride it and make sure he/she’s quiet. around 13 years old and has been riden a lot is perfect. they are usually very mellow and in good shape, so they will live pretty long.
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quarter horse or paint i got a few horses for sale that can work cattle
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DEFINANTLY AN AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE GIRL I HAVE ONE HE IS AMAZING
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An Appaloosa is great! They have cow sense and are good for kids, sure footed and relaxed, yet can chase a cow!
I hope this helps
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As most everyone else has said I would also get a Quarter Horse. I’m assuming you want a already trained (or at least broken) horse. I would go to a ranch in your area that breeds horses for this very reason. There are many larger ranches throughout the country that run enough cattle that they breed their own horses. They will be able to find a horse that they know can work the cattle. If you don’t know of any ranches close to you try the American Quarter Horse website ( ) or look even in farm journals in your area. If you can’t find any ranches at all near you it might be worth it to travel a little to get a good horse that you know will work the cattle and won’t spook.
Good luck!