Desirable Characteristics of Horses for Selected Uses

Use

Main Qualities

Temperament

Pulling/driving

Strength

Calm and willing

Polo

Quickness and agility

Well balanced

Show jumping

Agility

Well balanced

Steeplechasing or flat racing

Speed and stamina

Well balanced and competitive

Classic horsemanship or dressage

Elegance

Calm and well balanced

Distance riding

Stamina and endurance

Calm and dependable

Pleasure riding

Easy, sure-footed gait

Calm and dependable