May 9, 2015

American Saddlebred


Name of Breed: American Saddlebred



Height: 14 to 17 hands



Colors: Almost any color, including: Bay, Brown, Chestnut, Black,


Distinguishing Physical Characteristics: Refined head, balanced proportions, densely muscled, high set tail, close together ears, and prominent withers.


Additional Info: Probably the most commonly known and noticeable trait of an American Saddlebred is the fact that it's a gaited horse. It is also agile and fast.
They are typically "happy, alert, and curious, American Saddlebreds possess that people oriented quality called personality, endearing them to their owners and admirers." -http://www.asha.net/asha/saddlebred.php


(*Please note, these are not my pictures)