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Saddlebred Horse The American Saddlebred, formerly known as "The American Horse", dates back to the early 1700's. The breed came from the cross between the Narragansetts
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The American Saddlebred, formerly known as “The American Horse”, dates back to the early 1700’s. The breed came from the cross between the Narragansetts Pacer and Thoroughbreds by plantation owners in Kentucky (Columbia). They carried many desired traits such as: agility, endurance, stamina, and pleasant temperament. These traits made them ideal for going into battle, pulling carriages, and work horses. In fact the Saddlebred was used in the Civil War in taking the generals into battle.
The breed ranges from fifteen to seventeen hands tall and weighs anywhere between 1,000 pounds to 1,200 pounds. They are noted for their well-formed, swanlike neck with aristocratic arch, and uplifted tail (Columbia). The breed may come in any color but the most predominant are chestnut, bay, brown, grey, roan, palomino, and pinto. For registration purposes all colors are accepted, since registration is based on pedigree (ASHA).
Today, the American Saddlebred is best known for being the ultimate show horse. They perform five different gaits: walk, trot, canter, slow gait and rack. Of these five, the slow gait is a mastered task that is always a crowd pleaser. During this gait all feet hit the ground at different intervals and at different beats. The rack is a gait where all four feet hit the ground at equal intervals. The rack is a difficult and acquired gait that the American Saddlebred is known for (ASHA). Other commonly seen show skills are saddle seat riding, dressage, hunter/jumper, and western riding.
Some of the most famous horse television personalities are Saddlebred horses. Mr. Ed, a palomino Saddlebred, from the fifties and sixties. His real name was Bamboo Harvester and was chosen based on the breeds responsiveness and great personality (ASHAA).
Currently, one of the most famous Saddlebred’s is Gold Commander. He is recognized as the number one palomino Saddle/Pleasure Type stallion in the United States...
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