USA Category

Breeds of horse found in the United States, a large North American nation. There are over 80 breeds of horse native to the US, all of them ancestors of the tough animals imported during colonization.

Narragansett Pacer

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The Narragansett Paces is the first horse breed established in North America, originally developed in Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island sometime in the late 17th century.
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Moyle Horse

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There are two other breeds on the planet that share the unique physical characteristics of the Moyle Horse, the Datong and the Carthusian. These three breeds often display two hornlike projections on their forehead above their eyes.
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Mountain Pleasure Horse

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Also called Country Saddle Horse and Old KY Saddler, the Mountain Pleasure Horse is among the oldest gaited breeds in the US and have been breed in Kentucky for over 160 years.
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Morgan Horse

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The first documented American breed, Morgan horses owe their lineage to the original stud, Justin Morgan. The Morgan blood has been a contributor to other North American breeds like Saddlebreds, Standardbreds and Tennessee Walking horses.
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Morab Horse

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The Morab is an American breed developed during the late 19th century that comes from a cross between Arabian and Morgan horses.
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Montana Travler

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The Montana Travler comes from Montana and is a relatively new saddle horse breed developed by Tom Eaton during the second half of the 20th century.
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Missouri Fox Trotter

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The Missouri Fox Trotter is a relatively new breed and one that was organized by a group of enthusiasts who wanted to preserve the unique characteristics of animals selectively bred in the Ozarks.
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Lippitt Morgan Horse

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The Lippitt Morgan breed began in 1910 when a wealthy gentleman named Fullerton Phillips traveled to Vermont with the intention of raising Morgan horses. In his search for breeding stock, most of what he found were heavily crossed with trotters and didn’t reflect the majestic quality he so admired within the breed.
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Kiger Mustang Horse

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The Kiger mustang doesn’t come from North America originally, but it’s history begins in the Pacific Northwest of the United States in a remote area of Oregon.
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Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse

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The Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse has been bred in the hills of eastern Kentucky since before the Civil War. They are known for smooth gaits and incredible versatility.
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