Different Breeds for Different Uses Certain breeds are better
suited for certain uses than others. For example, you wouldn't
enter a Shetland Pony in the Kentucky Derby with much hope of
winning. Horse lovers typically favor a particular breed or two,
usually due to the breed's physical appearance or the kind of
horse-related activity or sport the person wants to undertake.
When deciding what breed to buy, consider what you want to do
with the horse. If you're interested in dressage, consider one
of several warmblood sport horse breeds that excel in this
discipline, such as the Hanoverian or the Holsteiner. If you're
interested in Western riding events, such as roping, cutting, or
barrel racing, then an American Quarter Horse is probably more
your speed. If you're looking for a mount for a child, size
matters, so investigate the various pony breeds. Breeds used
mostly for riding under saddle are known as light horses, as
opposed to heavy workhorses, which are called draft horses. The
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