Buyer question
Is a Curly horse good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Curly horse 4 out of 5 for beginners (quiet and sensible).
Source: the Curly horse page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Curly horse in the Animal Library
The detail
A North American horse with a curly winter coat, crimped mane and curled ears. Curlies are calm, hardy and easygoing, and some people with horse allergies tolerate them better than other breeds.
- Temperament
- Calm, curious, easy
- Best fit
- Trail, families, allergies
- Trainability
- 4 out of 5 (Sensible and calm)
- Upkeep
- 2 out of 5 (Hardy, easy keeper)
- Energy
- 3 out of 5 (Steady and hardy)
What to weigh
Some Curlies shed mane and tail hair seasonally, and the look varies a lot between horses. Allergy tolerance is individual and never guaranteed.