Each animal has its own personality and each person has its own preferences, so it is difficult to say whether one is better or worse than the other. With typical pets like a cat or dog you don't need any experience, it's easy to do a quick read up on them and be able to care for and handle them quite easily. However, when dealing with larger, more powerful animals, such as horses, you need to have experience or training in what they can do and how to properly care for the animal in the correct environment. Although the Appaloosa and Quarter horse are both very versatile and popular breeds, I would like to find the most suitable and safest horse as a first horse by comparing their history, appearance and common uses. Even if you don't know what an Appaloosa horse is you can almost bet you've seen one. Throughout history they have come and gone through different cultures appearing in Asian, European and Native American art. No one is completely sure how the breed came about, but there are some definable traits found around the world in other breeds, such as the Russian Altai and several Spanish horses. The Nez Perce tribe, originally from the western states, was the first to domesticate these animals and also the first to practice selective breeding. The Nez Perce trained Appaloosas for many tasks such as hunting, farming, travel, and warfare. Over time being a multi-skilled horse, the Appaloosa still displays these traits today with their grace, surefootedness and speed. Because of their dramatic history, the Appaloosa is well suited to stressful situations and has a very trainable personality. Like the Appaloosa, the Quarter horse is a mixture of many breeds including the English horse, Chickasaw and some others and was also brought ov. ..... mid-card ...... who goes by the name Eyes of Dawn broke the record for the fastest 300-yard dash ever with an impressive 14.909 seconds. Although it has speed and is perfect for the track, the Quarter's sturdy muscles and power also make it an ideal farm horse. Although both are horses, it is clear that the Appaloosa and the Quarter horse show some very clear differences. With its easy gait, cool temperament and happy, trainable personality, it's easy to see that whether you're purchasing a horse to learn to train or simply to learn to ride for pleasure, the wonderfully elegant Appaloosa is the best choice for your first horse . The Quarter horse is also a wonderful horse to own, but with its muscular figure and intense power and speed a Quarter might be too dangerous or overwhelming for a novice rider, but would probably be best for an experienced racer or farmer.