About The Breed
The 19th century was a time of westward expansion in America. Early settlers and pioneers needed a horse that could handle the rugged new life in the Ozarks. Stylish enough to pull a buggy and reliable enough to be the family riding horse. Tough enough to plow the fields and agile enough to work cattle.
A horse that would become a favorite for country doctors, sheriffs, assessors and cattlemen, because of a special ability to cover long distances with a surefooted and smooth gait. That horse was the Missouri Fox Trotter.
There are three standard gaits for the breed, the flat-footed walk, the fox trot and the canter.
The breed motto is, “To Ride One is to Own One.”
Quest Info
In this episode find out what happens when a young horselover rides a Missouri Fox Trotter for the first time. Meet up with some incredible women involved with the breed. Then go for a trail ride in the beautiful Ozarks on Louie a World Grand Champion Fox Trotter gelding!
Quest Horses: 3 G's Blue Angel & Lou’s Priceless Pride.
