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