Desirable Characteristics of Horses for Selected Uses
Use | Main Qualities | Temperament |
|---|---|---|
Draft horses | Strength | Calm and willing |
Polo | Quick and agile | Well balanced |
Show jumping | Agile | Well balanced |
Steeple chasing 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 and sure-footed gait | Calm and dependable |