What a cursory search of the Kentucky's temperment revealed is that they're a mighty good-natured & intelligent breed.
I do think this is just a salesmans remark. No offense to the breed, but most people who have a favorite breed will say this. And in fact I think this fact can be said about all breeds truthfully. That does not tho, translate into this breed is for everyone or beginners.
My very limited experience/first hand observation with Paso Finos is they're wound pretty tight. The few I have seen would not make it for beginners. I've never seen the Mountain Horse breed you've refered too, but I think someone on this thread has.
When looking for a horse, if you are a beginner, look for an older gelding. At least 10, that has had lots of miles undersaddle.
IMO, you can't beat a Quarter HOrse for a calm dispostion:). I know gaited horses are said to be the smoothest for trails, but a beginner really needs to learn to ride first, lots of slow slow work, and for that any breed will do.
Becky
No doubt about it. I got my young gray out yesterday afternoon. The wind was blowing purdy hard and my laundry was flapping on the line. A pair of my jeans had worked loose on one side, so just for fun, I decided to try to ride up to the clothes line and re-pin the jeans leg from horseback.
Rode right up to the clothes line and fixed the jeans on horseback with clothes flapping Cody in the face the whole time. He just stood there until I finished and we walked off.