This is about the Mountian Pleasure Horse
Name:Mountain Pleasure Horse
Lifespan:25-30 years +
Height:14-2-16 h.h.
Price:10k +
Appearance:
The horse should have medium sized bones, with medium feet in proportion to the body.
The horse should have a wide and deep chest.
The fore and hind legs should be free of noticeable deformity.
The shoulders should be sloping, ideally with an angle of 45 degrees.
The horse should have bold eyes and well shaped ears, with a face which is neither dished nor protruding.
The head should be medium sized, in proportion to the body, with medium sized jaws.
The neck should be gracefully arched, medium in length and set in at an angle to allow a natural carriage with a break at the poll.
Markings:Yes
Color:Any solid body color is acceptable, however spotted Mountain Pleasure Horses are not encouraged by the association for breeding or showing.
Aptitude:Traveling, Riding, Pleasure Riding, Ranch, Competitive, Endurance Riding, Showing
Where From:United States
Facts:Mountain Pleasure horses are prized for their calm temperament, and the breed is best suited to be a family pleasure horse rather than a high powered show animal.
They were gentle and had a smooth, comfortable gait; they were also very easy to keep as well as an all around gentle breed. They actually contributed to the modern day Tennessee Walking Horse, American Saddle-bred, and Rocky Mountain Horses.
The Mountain Pleasure Horse was formed in the Appalachian terrain of Eastern Kentucky in the 1840s. Long before there was any kind of registries or established breeds, the horse was the essential part of everyday life. It was required for work, travel, and even play. The Mountain Pleasure Horse was the foundation of the rough and tough horses that were required in that time. Also at that time, they were referred to as "Kentucky Saddlers" or just simply "Mountain Horses" for their ability to navigate the rough valley and mountain terrain. Horsemen of that time said they were the perfect horse for that particular time and place. This horse has been bred for well over 160 years and is considered the homegrown product of Kentucky.
Super Fact:The most famous Mountain Pleasure horse, however, was Roy Rogers' original Trigger Since Trigger did not trot, he was always filmed at a walk or a canter.
Lifespan:25-30 years +
Height:14-2-16 h.h.
Price:10k +
Appearance:
The horse should have medium sized bones, with medium feet in proportion to the body.
The horse should have a wide and deep chest.
The fore and hind legs should be free of noticeable deformity.
The shoulders should be sloping, ideally with an angle of 45 degrees.
The horse should have bold eyes and well shaped ears, with a face which is neither dished nor protruding.
The head should be medium sized, in proportion to the body, with medium sized jaws.
The neck should be gracefully arched, medium in length and set in at an angle to allow a natural carriage with a break at the poll.
Markings:Yes
Color:Any solid body color is acceptable, however spotted Mountain Pleasure Horses are not encouraged by the association for breeding or showing.
Aptitude:Traveling, Riding, Pleasure Riding, Ranch, Competitive, Endurance Riding, Showing
Where From:United States
Facts:Mountain Pleasure horses are prized for their calm temperament, and the breed is best suited to be a family pleasure horse rather than a high powered show animal.
They were gentle and had a smooth, comfortable gait; they were also very easy to keep as well as an all around gentle breed. They actually contributed to the modern day Tennessee Walking Horse, American Saddle-bred, and Rocky Mountain Horses.
The Mountain Pleasure Horse was formed in the Appalachian terrain of Eastern Kentucky in the 1840s. Long before there was any kind of registries or established breeds, the horse was the essential part of everyday life. It was required for work, travel, and even play. The Mountain Pleasure Horse was the foundation of the rough and tough horses that were required in that time. Also at that time, they were referred to as "Kentucky Saddlers" or just simply "Mountain Horses" for their ability to navigate the rough valley and mountain terrain. Horsemen of that time said they were the perfect horse for that particular time and place. This horse has been bred for well over 160 years and is considered the homegrown product of Kentucky.
Super Fact:The most famous Mountain Pleasure horse, however, was Roy Rogers' original Trigger Since Trigger did not trot, he was always filmed at a walk or a canter.