What's everyone's horse breed and discipline of choice?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 20:05:15 -0400

I personally grew up with Quarter Horses and showed on the AQHA circuit in all-around events.

What's everyone else's passion?
Horses are a lot of work and commitment, how have you managed that extra work while serving?

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 30 at 2015 8:41 PM

1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 20:41:46 -0400

I grew up on a dairy farm and have always disliked horses. I loved milking cows so much that became an Marine to ensure I would never do it again.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Oct 30 at 2015 9:17 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 21:17:21 -0400

Clydesdales - they haul the brewskies! All kidding aside they are one of the most beautiful animals I've ever seen. Up close they are truly majestic!!

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Oct 30 at 2015 11:59 PM

CAPT Kevin B. — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 23:59:28 -0400

Just give me a good Quarter Horse and be done with it.

Response by SN Greg Wright made Oct 31 at 2015 12:50 AM

SN Greg Wright — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 00:50:42 -0400

CPT Private RallyPoint Member Funnily enough, I showed quarter horses in 4-H in my teens. So that'd have to be my answer.

Response by CSM Michael Poll made Oct 31 at 2015 12:57 PM

CSM Michael Poll — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 12:57:25 -0400

Harley Davidson Iron Horse.....

Response by PO1 Michael Fullmer made Oct 31 at 2015 6:01 PM

PO1 Michael Fullmer — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 18:01:35 -0400

We have a registered Morgan show horse, that we do both Western & English. Our other beastie is a pony... (Paint & Pont cross) ... who is just a pasture companion for the Morgan. I prefer to ride Western, as the English style saddle just set's funny to me. lol

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 2 at 2015 8:32 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 08:32:13 -0500

I prefer western (would love to learn barrels one day), but it's all mainly english in the area where I'm stationed. I do like how light english tack is, though.

No favorite breed, though I do have a heavy preference for Standardbreds and Morgans. I don't have the opportunity to ride at the moment (solo parenting), but I volunteer at a horse rescue. The boys can run around the arena and occasionally help scoop poop while I get my horse time in.

Response by SPC Anna Larson made Nov 12 at 2015 11:56 AM

SPC Anna Larson — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 11:56:56 -0500

I have Appaloosas/Colorado Rangerbreds. Below are two of mine at competitive trail events. When I was on active duty, I had a grade gelding (he passed away at the age of 23 a few years back) and my mule who's still with me in a semi-retired status. I mainly trail ride both for pleasure and competition.
I was a vet tech on active duty at a post that had more than 200 government working horses. so even when I didn't have my own horse, there was always one available for me to ride and work with.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 14 at 2015 3:56 PM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 14 Nov 2015 15:56:30 -0500

I have peruvian pasos. I used to work cattle with mine. Red necks around here used to really give me a hard time. After a long day of riding at least I was able to walk normal

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 11 at 2015 6:05 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 11 Dec 2015 18:05:54 -0500

Western and Quarter Horses all the way. Grew up with them and never found anything I liked better.