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