I had a 6 year old mare since she was 2.And you couldn't tell she was in heat at all,she was a calm cheeky madam who loved attention.

I do love my geldings,but a ponyo is a ponyo and everyone reacts to heat/hormones differently.

I dont know much about QHs,but from what ive seen they always seem good on weight from just pastures,but you do get odd exceptions.

Good Luck on your search,hope you find the perfect horse! <3

~Saddlebreds are awesome, big, gooofballs

~Morgans are very diverse, loyal and kind

~ Thoroughbred. Very athletic

My choice is a mustang because they are so loyal when you gain their trust. they are very smart and still have a spunk)

Rescue a mustang or a different breed. there are so many good horses in bad places, so i would adopt a mustang (My opinion

My last mare was a registered paint as well and she was an easy keeper, not a mean bone in her body, could care less about the stud that was a few stalls away from her all the time or any other horse around her. ZERO cares. Good mare but couldn’t connect with her, she also had laminitis and foundered :/ so her feet weren’t as easy keeping. But she was sound.

One of the most important things I think when looking for a horse would definitely be their feet, make sure to bring a hoof pick with you and actually get in there and look. I didn’t do that when looking at the last mare and I really wish I would have because they were TERRIBLE. I just judged on how she moved :/

None of my horses have been expensive, and as you’ve maybe read in another thread in the paddock you might find an absolute gem in a rescue or a kill pen. If you go that route just be sure to have a vets opinion on their health. Not sure where you’re at but if you’re in the so cal area I’d recommend checking out hicaliber horse rescue. I went through them when I had to get rid of my last horse because of deployment and they were super nice and helpful. I follow their page all the time, several broke rideable horses that go through there

~SSH