Old Kentucky Saddler

The oldest gaited horse breed in North America with less than 3,000 alive today.

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About The Breed

The Old Kentucky Saddler (Mountain Pleasure Horse) is a gaited horse breed from the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky. Genetic testing shows them to be ancestral to the American Saddlebred, Tennessee Walker and Rocky Mountain Horse. Some of their bloodlines are traceable for over 200 years.

The gait they are known for is an evenly spaced, four beat lateral gait - called the saddle rack. It is smooth to ride, which makes them very popular for people that have back or joint pain when riding.

Quest Info

Trail Riding, Drill Team and Obstacles! The Quest continues with an  Equine Adventure Weekend at Rockin R Farm riding Old Kentucky  Saddler/Mountain Pleasure Horses! Filmed at Rockin R Farm. Quest Horse: Rockin R Lil.

Where to Learn More

Mountain Pleasure Horse Association

https://www.mpha-oldkentuckysaddler.com/

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