American Saddlebred

The saddlebred horse is one of the most striking and elegant of all breeds, and its combination of great looks and high spirit makes it a standout in any crowd. The history of the American saddlebred dates back to the 1600’s, with the horses brought to the North American continent by the first British colonialists. They were developed by plantation owners in Kentucky.

Average size: 15 to 16 hands

These early settlers brought with them Galloway and Hobby Horses which were natural pacers, and they eventually formed the foundation of the horse we known today as the saddlebred.

The American saddlebred possesses a strikingly beautiful way of going, and its pace is easy to ride on both short rides and long ones. The saddlebred horse is a natural show horse, and its high head and tail carriage have earned it the reputation for being the peacock of the show ring. Saddlebreds are high-stepping horses with exaggerated action. The most famous saddlebred show horse was Wing Commander, a six-time world champion.

Whether being shown under English tack or more traditional trappings, the saddlebred is a real standout in any environment, and the American saddlebred stallion is one of the most beautiful and highly sought after of all saddle horses.