American Saddlebred

The American Saddlebred is a breed of horseThese horses are very popular in the state of
developed in the state of Kentucky. Today theyKentucky.
are featured in many showring competitions, andSaddlbreds work well with harnesses and have
they are also used for racing, parades, andenough strength to perform work on a farm.
hunting. These horses have a disposition whichThey are also fast enough to be used in certain
make them good for virtually any task in whichtypes of races. By the middle of the 18th
they are needed. They are well known for theircentury, the genes from the Morgan horse
stamina and the ability to learn quickly.breeds were added to give the Saddlebred more
The Saddlebread is very alert and keen. It ispower and speed. It was this combined with the
flashy and steps high, and they are referred to asThoroughbred that allowed the American
the "peacocks of the horse show world." TheSaddlebred to be developed. These horses begin
preferred Saddlebred is one that has excellentto become very popular after 1940. A stallion
proportions and is beautiful. They have large eyesnamed Denmark was born in 1939, and about
which are sharp and ears which have an excellent60% of all American Saddlebreds today are
shape. The Saddlebred is known for having a headdescendants of this horse.
which is well proportioned to its body. TheseSaddlbreds are some of the most popular breeds
horses are also known for their prominent withersof horses in the world, and have been owned by
and muscular shoulders.presidents, generals, and other prominent people.
Saddlebreds are also known for being five gaited,They have also been featured in many movies.
and this is a trait which was passed down fromThese horses are well known for competing in
their ancestors. This breed was first developed inshow horse tournaments. American Saddlebreds
the 18th century by Americans who bred theare one of the most well known and popular
Thoroughbred with the Narragansett Pacer. Thebreeds in the US. The looks and personality have
Pacer was a well known breed at the time,made them sought after by many horse
though many people have not heard of it today.enthusiasts. Michael Colucci is an experienced
Many people who lived on plantations enjoyedhorse competitor and writes articles for - A free
using these horses because they weresite that includes horse articles, horse and tack
comfortable and also had an excellent gait. Itmarketplace, event calendar and a horse
would go on to become a very stylish horse.discussion forum.