Why would you EVER recommend a gaited horse for someone that has any desire to jump ever? That's just about the dumbest suggestion ever.

I'd say nice QH/paint/random cross. Doesn't matter the breed, it's all about the attitude. Actually, I wouldn't recommend either of them buy something. I'd recommend lessons, perhaps leasing and buying down the road, but not now.

"But it doesn't matter cause I'm packing plastic

and that's what makes my life so fucking fantastic"