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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While their exact origins are a mystery, they are similar enough to the Rocky Mountain Horse<\/a> to be categorized with them as Mountain Pleasure Horses. They likely have Narragansett Pacer<\/a> influence and are related to several of the American gaited breeds. <\/p>\n These smooth moving horses were initially developed by farmers which needed a comfortable mount that was adaptable and robust enough for light draft work. Prized for their ability to travel distances over rough terrain and a nature gentle enough for children to handle. <\/p>\n The Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse Association (KMSHA) was founded in 1989 and the Spotted Mountain Horse Association (SMHA) was formed in 2002 to register animals with white patterns<\/a>. The breed has a natural ambling gait, where one foot is always on the ground. It is about the same speed as trotting, but amblers don’t generally trot and this movement uses less energy. <\/p>\n Average height at least 11 hands <\/p>\n Head is cob sized with a straight profile KMSHA registers in any solid color<\/a>, horses with excessive white are registered with the SMHA. <\/p>\n Gentle and willing<\/p>\n Riding horse * all links open in a new window<\/small>Features<\/h3>\n
Physique<\/h3>\n
\nNeck is medium in thickness and length
\nChest is deep
\nShoulders are sloped<\/p>\nTraditional Colors<\/h3>\n
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Use<\/h3>\n
\nTrekking
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\nKentucky Mountain Saddle Horse Association<\/a><\/p>\nVideo<\/h3>\n