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American Saddlebred

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The American Saddlebred is a breed of because they were comfortable and also
horse developed in the state of Kentucky. had an excellent gait. It would go on to
Today they are featured in many showring become a very stylish horse. These horses
competitions, and they are also used for are very popular in the state of
racing, parades, and hunting. These Kentucky.
horses have a disposition which make them Saddlbreds work well with harnesses and
good for virtually any task in which they have enough strength to perform work on a
are needed. They are well known for their farm. They are also fast enough to be
stamina and the ability to learn quickly. used in certain types of races. By the
The Saddlebread is very alert and keen. middle of the 18th century, the genes
It is flashy and steps high, and they are from the Morgan horse breeds were added
referred to as the "peacocks of the horse to give the Saddlebred more power and
show world." The preferred Saddlebred is speed. It was this combined with the
one that has excellent proportions and is Thoroughbred that allowed the American
beautiful. They have large eyes which are Saddlebred to be developed. These horses
sharp and ears which have an excellent begin to become very popular after 1940.
shape. The Saddlebred is known for having A stallion named Denmark was born in
a head which is well proportioned to its 1939, and about 60% of all American
body. These horses are also known for Saddlebreds today are descendants of this
their prominent withers and muscular horse.
shoulders. Saddlbreds are some of the most popular
Saddlebreds are also known for being five breeds of horses in the world, and have
gaited, and this is a trait which was been owned by presidents, generals, and
passed down from their ancestors. This other prominent people. They have also
breed was first developed in the 18th been featured in many movies. These
century by Americans who bred the horses are well known for competing in
Thoroughbred with the Narragansett Pacer. show horse tournaments. American
The Pacer was a well known breed at the Saddlebreds are one of the most well
time, though many people have not heard known and popular breeds in the US. The
of it today. Many people who lived on looks and personality have made them
plantations enjoyed using these horses sought after by many horse enthusiasts.






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