How Do You Choose A Saddlebred Horse?
Although all horses are majestic in their own way, the American Saddlebred, developed in Kentucky two hundred years ago, features lofty attributes from the Morgan horse, Canadian horses and the now-extinct Narragansett Pacer. With a four-beat gait, the Saddlebred offers a smooth ride and a flashy appearance. Look for breed standards when choosing a Saddlebred. Visit in person before buying any horse. Although you can purchase a top of the line Saddlebred sight unseen, too many things can go wrong if you don’t view the horse. Photographs and videos are imperative if you can’t view the horse personally. Look for an alert expression on the American Saddlebred with high pointed ears and large wide-set eyes. The horse’s muzzle will be lean with fine angles but the nostrils will be large. Her jaw line, muzzle and head are symmetrical with clean lines. Unscrupulous breeders may drug a wayward horse in order to lure and unsuspecting buyer who then finds out the horse is dangerous when it arriv
