Research topic: American saddlebred horse

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American saddlebred horse

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
American saddlebred horse breed of light horse with great beauty, easy gait, and stamina; also known as the American saddle horse and the Kentucky saddler. It was developed primarily from the Thoroughbred and the Naragansett pacer. It is noted for its tremendous showy action in all gaits, its well-formed, swanlike neck with aristocratic arch, and its uplifted tail. It is most popular as a show horse and possesses an exceptional aptitude for training. The breed is characterized by a satin coat of brown, black, or chestnut, often with white face and leg markings. It stands 15 to 17 han... Read more
American Saddlebred
or American Saddle Horse Breed of light horse that originated in the U.S. The...trot, and canter; the five-gaited horse also has two trained gaits, the...slow gait, or running walk. The American Saddlebred is also well known as a fine harness horse for show. American ... Read more
quarter horse
Breed of light horse developed in the U.S...Thoroughbred , Morgan , American saddlebred , and other stock as...southwestern U.S. as a stock horse ( cutting horse ). Modern quarter horses...temperament. quarter horse quarter horse quarter... Read more

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