CONGRATULATIONS TO Gimena
Romero in Costa Rica !!!!!!!!!!
Cherokey's Sensational
Parfait had a little filly with 1 Blue Eye
ADORABLE !! She has not
named her yet.
Her Sire is our Standing
Stallion:
Camelot A Spotz
Like to clarify…
It has been brought to my attention that many of the
other breed lovers have given the American Saddlebred (
A bad name ).
As breeder of the American Saddlebred here in
Maryland, I would like to “Clear the Air” about the American
Saddlebred horse.
A person without ever being a breeder of the American
Saddlebred or perhaps ever owning this particular breed, should not
slander or misjudge this particular breed without having the
knowledge of or experience with this breed of horse.
Saddlebreds are bred to be 3 gaited or 5 gaited
trotters. They are top class Show horses shown in In-Hand or in
Saddleseat classes. They have great minds and have wonderful
dispositions, very elegant movers and have tons of flash and
motion.
At the farm the foals are weaned after 6 months,
their basic training starts, halter, leading, transitions, walk,
trot and canter.
Some saddlebreds have a lot more natural trot (
meaning higher lift ) and motion than others, and not as gaited
as others truly depends on the each horse and of course the
bloodline and training.
Once the saddlebred reaches the age of 2 to 3 years
of age, you have the option of preparing them for Saddleseat shows
by training them with stretchies and weighted bell
boots and padded shoes to elevate their trot. After years of
training these horses are the most magnificent show horses in the ring and
bring out the glory in the audience and prove their beauty as
the Show Horse.
At the farm, their company is yours, they are smart,
respectful, love attention, make great companions, super trail
horses, jumpers, show well in riding English, or Western Pleasure
classes.
Breed History
The American Saddlebred horse can trace its roots to
the natural gaited Galloway and Hobby horses which came to North
America from the British Isles. These hardy little horses thrived
and grew in the new environment, and through selective breeding the
Narraganset Pacer was developed along the eastern seaboard. The
Narragansets were crossed with Thoroughbreds imported to America in
the early 1700s, and by the time of the Revolutionary War, a horse
called simply "the American horse" was a recognized type.
These horses had the size and beauty of the
Thoroughbred, but retained the ability to learn the easy-riding
gaits. These animals were used for riding, to pull carriages, and
for other work. They were prized for a pleasant temperament,
eagerness, strength, and stamina.
There was continual crossing with Thoroughbreds,
along with other breeds including Arabian and Morgan. Thus, when the
first horse shows were held in Kentucky and Virginia in the early
1800s, American Saddlebreds were frequently judged the winners
because of their beauty, style, and utility.
Today, the American Saddlebred is best known for
being the ultimate show horse, high stepping and elegant, as he
performs his five gaits: walk, trot, canter, slow gait, and rack.
The slow gait and rack were developed from the easy-riding gait
traits the Saddlebred had inherited. The footfall of the slow gait
and rack begin with the lateral front and hind feet starting almost
together, but the hind foot contacts the ground slightly before its
lateral forefoot. The slow gait is a highly-collected gait with each
of the four feet striking the ground separately. It is executed
slowly but with distinct precision, full of style and brilliant
restraint. In the rack, each foot meets the ground at equal,
separate intervals. It gives a smooth ride while the horse performs
in a slightly uninhibited manner, with great animation, speed, and
correct form.
