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