The rocky mountain horse and kentucky mountain horse breeds. Kentucky mountain saddle horse info, origin, history, pictures. His owner has trail rode him for 8 years in the mountains of tn and hes camped all over esp big south. We have many beautiful quality horses to choose from trail horses, show horses, broodmares bred and unbred, stallions as well as stallion packages. This kentucky mountain saddle horse and the spotted mountain horse breeds, each with their own distinctive characteristics and genetic dna markers, are recognized by the university of kentucky, equine parentage testing and genetic research center as their own unique breed of horse.
The kentucky mountain saddle horse was bred to be sturdy and hardy. After many years of riding and owning a variety of other breeds we attended a horse fair in arden, nc and saw a beautiful gaited horse. Hand raised, very gentle, green broke, would make an excellent brood mare. Rocky mountain horse sales, training and breeding facility standing don mar duke, diamond reo, del rio, and conley. Additionally, there are several hundred of kentucky mountain saddle horse and spotted mountain horse stallions, mares and geldings boarded. In kentucky alone, there are at least 16,600 kentucky mountain saddle horses owned by residents of kentucky. Kentucky mountain saddle horse international museum of. These horses are closely related to the tennessee walking horse and other gaited breeds originating in the southern united states. Dealing diamonds is a 3 yr old stallion sired by diamond doc and his dam is fatal attraction red river rock daughter. Kentucky mountain saddle horse association, lexington, ky. Rocky mountain horses, gaited horses with a western background. Being agile and swift, many are also used on the racetrack, in the show ring, and for work on the ranch. The breeder gave us her papers to send in to the kentucky mountain saddle horse association. Please select sort by relevance oldest first lowest price highest price latest near me.
Tobe was a very easy, confident riding horse who was very sure footed in rough terrain. There are three different registries in kentucky for this breed, each one with slightly. Initially bred by the mountain dwellers of this region, its adorable temperament and smooth gait has made it immensely popular in the recent times. These horses are closely related to the tennessee walking horse and other gaited. The kentucky mountain saddle horse can feature any of the many solid equine colors, and the tail and mane also come in a wide range of colors. Geldings for sale we have registered kentucky mountain, spotted saddle mountain, and rocky mountain geldings for sale. Then sit down in a quiet room with your favorite beveridge. Rocky mountain horse or kentucky mountain saddle horse most beautiful horses, all the pretty horses. There are now four mountain horse breeds, the mountain pleasure horse association, the rocky mountain horse association, the kentucky mountain saddle horse association and the spotted mountain horse association. The kentucky mountain saddle horse has been bred in the hills of kentucky for over 200 years. Kentucky mountain saddle horse, horse care and horse facts. Echo haven ranch, texas, rocky mountain horses for sale. See more ideas about horses, horse love and beautiful horses.
Amegos rockin gem rocky mountain horse under saddle. Kentucky mountain saddle horse our gaited mountain horses. We strive to bring to the market a horse that meets the needs of the individual owner. Our united goal is to promote the value of our horse through positive premier programs, including national and regional shows. If your looking for that special guy then you have just found him. Private treaty please contact me for more information as price may change mount vernon, kentucky. Dreamcatcher enterprises rocky mountin horsetrail horses. Developed as an allaround farm and riding horse in eastern kentucky. Mountain horses are native to eastern kentucky and have always been a part of the appalachian life. Kentucky mountain saddle horse association home facebook. And because a gentle demeanor also was stressed in breeding, the horses generally are friendly and easy to train, and they lack serious behavioral issues.
Strip the tack from the horse, stand it up straight not parked out, and take some good still photos. They are typically used as riding horses for leisure and trail riding. Meet the kentucky mountain saddle horse the spruce. Prince albert stables gaited rocky mountain horses for. If you have any questions about our horses or mountain horses, please feel free to email or call us. Raising mountain horses with smooth gaits, calm disposition and beautiful colors. Kentucky mountain saddle horse the kentucky mountain saddle horse is an equine breed that originated in the state of kentucky in the united states. Just kentuckykentucky mountain saddle horsegelding as of 2010 duration.
These include bay, palomino, gray, perlino, cremello, white, chestnut, roan, black, champagne, dun, grullo, brown, and buckskin. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our. Economic times have never been easy for families of eastern kentucky but the mountain horse has always been a part of the heritage of hard work, good times and survival. So saddle the horse, get somebody who knows how to use a video camera to help you, and ride the horse for 30 min.
The kentucky mountain saddle horse is a light horse breed, and one of the gaited horses. We are located half an hour from frederick and gettysburg, pa, one hour from baltimore, and an hour and a half from washington dc. Max is a beautiful sweet kentucky mountain gelding thats out a rocky mountain show horse. We got a ky mountain filly 6 mo old this weekend and im confused about how i can register her. Maidensville farm is a family owned, twentyfive acre horse farm located in union bridge, maryland. Our horses are often also registered with the kentucky mountain saddle horse association and mountain pleasure horse registries, in addition to the rocky mountain horse association. This mare will neck rein, stop on whoa, and back view details. Rubia 7 year old kentucky mountain horse for sale duration. Rocky mountain horse kentucky mountain saddle horse most.
In order to be able to post messages on the the horse forum forums, you must first register. In 1988, political infighting caused a group of people to take their stock of mountain horses and create a new. Originally bred by the mountain people for the demanding needs of farm life, the horse which had been secluded for many years became noticed and domesticated in the late 1980s. Equinenow listing of kentucky mountain horses for sale. Media in category kentucky mountain saddle horse the following 7 files are in this category, out of 7 total. For more information i refer to the book rocky mountain horses by bonnie hodge. Please contact us for more information including prices, leasing options, or for additional pictures or videos. Quincy is a beautiful boy with tons of trail miles. For over 200 years, the saddle horse has lived in the hills and valleys of many parts of kentucky. Light horse breeds generally weigh under 1,500 pounds.
The saddle was once widely recognized as the seat of choice for doctors, mail carriers, circuit preachers and others who traveled long distances on horseback. Early kentucky mountain saddle horses were small, so two size. This is a beginner and youth safe bay roan kentucky mountain mare that is super gentle and easy to ride. Kentucky mountain horse kmh these saddle horses were originally bred by the mountain people of the hills and valleys of eastern kentucky for the demanding needs of farm life. It was an obscure breed until it became noticed in the late 1980s. Kentucky mountain saddle horse information and pictures. We strive to match horses and riders, introducing friends for life. Classic farm is internationally renowned for its top quality breeding of kentucky mountain saddle horses and rocky mountain horses. Rocky tenn farm is located in johnson city, tn, where we have been raising, riding, showing and selling rocky mountain and kentucky mountain horses since 1994. We specialize in breeding and training rocky mountain, kentucky mountain and spotted saddle mountain horses. Kmshas definition of breeder at this time, the definition of breeder as established by the kmshasmha is the person who owns the stallion at the time of the breeding and verifies that the mare has been bred to that stallion by affixing his signature on the official breeding certificate.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Kentucky mountain saddle horse international museum of the horse. In 1989 the kentucky mountain saddle horse association kmsha was formed, and in 2002, the subsidiary spotted mountain. He is a 1516 brother to 2 x grand champion stallion diamond cracker. Horse van bert rocky mountain horses, kentucky mountain. The kentucky mountain saddle horse has been bred in the hills of eastern kentucky since before the civil war. The kentucky mountain saddle horse is an equine breed that originated in the. Where the breeding, training, and selling of top quality rocky mountain horses is both our business and our passion. Kentucky mountain saddle horse association kentucky. Browse kentucky mountain horses for sale on americas biggest equine marketplace. Stallion, mare and foal information, photos, and contact details.
They are known for their incredibly smooth gaits and incredible versatility. One such breed is the kentucky mountain saddle horse. Developed as an allaround farm and riding horse in eastern kentucky, it is related to the tennessee walking horse and other gaited breeds. Van bert rocky mountain horses, kentucky mountain horses. The kentucky mountain saddle horse is a horse breed from the u. Please see our california or kentucky ranch operations page for more information on the operations at these two locations. Standard horse grooming practices should be sufficient for a. Originally bred by the appalachian mountain people in eastern kentucky for the demanding needs of farm life, the horses had to be tough to survive the rugged mountain lifestyle, and versatile enough to work the land, be ridden in style and comfort and perform multiple tasks with a stable, and.
The kentucky mountain saddle horse has a naturally smooth gait that delights riders who prefer an exceptionally even, gentle ride. The rocky mountain horse and the kentucky mountain. Their purpose was to preserve the qualities of the mountain horse, promote the breed nationwide and protect the small number of mountain horses living. Kentucky mountain saddle horse breed profile the spruce pets. Thus, the breed is not prone to any specific health issues. The kmsha is indisputably the largest and best organized mountain horse breed in existence today. Kentucky mountain saddle horse association 3870 cigar lane, suite 210, lexington, kentucky 40511 rated 4.
The following forms are available for downloading in pdf format. Her sire is registered with the spotted mountain horse association, and i have his pedigree back 5 generations including him. How the kentucky mountain saddle horse got its original start is still a great mystery, but for centuries the mountain people of kentucky bred for a smooth even four beat gait, temperament, disposition and for a horse that could be self sufficient. Membership in the kentucky mountain horse association and spotted mountain horse association comes with a range of benefits for you and your family to enjoy.
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