darkclark wrote:
AppyButt wrote:
lopenlead wrote:
It doesn't matter what breed it is, the horse just needs to be broke and suitable for the rider's needs.
Essentially, yes. A well broke horse of any breed will be able to do what a typical advanced beginner wants to do. It knows where its feet are, it follows directions, and is fairly tolerant of mistakes b/c it doesn't rely on its rider to hold everything together.

Breed is irrelevant, but thinking about breeds is fun!

yes.

As a re-rider myself it is so incredibly easy to get wrapped up in who you used to be, and what your abilities were then. It comes as a pretty big shock when you realize that you just can't ride like you used to. It really sucks actually. LOL

I totally agree, and I'm not even a re-rider. Just an out of shape rider who put riding and *ahem* other exercise on hold for school. I feel like a re-rider sometimes, my balance and muscle tone is SO not what it used to be. I know how to deal with a not-so-broke horse, but my muscles just can't keep up with my brain. It's frustrating, but  I am working on it, though! And I'm so happy my horse is now broke and can deal with me.