American Paint Horse Breed Profile

The American Saddlebred was developed in Kentucky in the 19th Century by plantation owners who desired a horse which was both comfortable to ride and of superior looks. Its origins go back to the importation of the Old English Ambler (now extinct) and the English Thoroughbred. The American Saddlebred Horse Association Inc was formed in 1891 and was the first horse breed registry in the USA.

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Origins: The American Saddlebred was developed in Kentucky, USA, in the 19th Century by plantation owners. Its origins go back to the importation of English stock - the English Thoroughbred.

Characteristics: Narrow refined head with large honest eyes, long upright neck, deeply sloping athletic shoulders, good deep barrel, strong hindquarters with level croup, long refined legs. Tail and neck are carried high, with good natural poll flexion. High stepping motion off powerful springy hocks

Height: 15 to 16.2 hands

Color: Chestnut in all its shades predominates, with browns, blacks and bays available and also there are Saddlebreds that have been especially bred for the palomino and pinto colours. Greys also occur.

Personality: Alert, intelligent, eager and gentle

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Taylor Hedenskog

Nebraska

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Added on Jan 1st, 2008
Paint horses are mellow, loving, and love kids. They are spirited though.

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