

The beautiful and versatile spotted saddle horse
comes in many different colors,sizes,and patterns!
This is just one of their many unique characteristics
That make them so appealing to horse lovers everywhere!!!
There is much interest in the origin of the spotted saddle horse.
For those of you who don't know,I submit this article
from the SSHBEA .
The Spotted Saddle Horse can trace its roots back to
the Icelandic ponies that escaped from the Viking ships
that crashed on our shorelines.These Icelandic ponies
were often spotted,naturally gaited and possessed the
strength and stamina necessary for war duty.
At the end of the Revolutionary War,many imported gaited types of horses were left in the United States.
Selective breeding of these gaited horses resulted in
the production of a smooth gaited horse that came to be known as the Spotted Saddle Horse.The horse performs a
smooth easy 4 beat gait that is a true pleasure to ride.
Through the years,the Standardbred,mustang and other breeds have played a role in the development of the
Spotted Saddle Horse.In more recent years,the Tennessee
Walking Horse has been crossed with colorful grade horses
to infuse its smooth gaits into the colorful Spotted
Saddle Horse breed,thus doubling the genes needed to
preserve the true glide-ride walk.It is no surprise that
the Spotted Saddle Horse has become a modern favorite,
suitable for any task.
The Spotted Saddle Horse Breeders and Exhibitors registry was established in 1985.The Spotted Saddle Horse possesses excellent refinement while maintaining structural soundness,muscular vigor,size,calmness,docile disposition,and durability.
The Spotted Saddle Horse is shown in Trail Pleasure,Lite Shod,Open Performance,Driving,Halter,and Model divisions.He is a superb Sport Horse competing in reining,poles,barrels,team penning,jumping,competitive trail rides,
and working cow horse.He is the perfect back yard companion.
The person that purchases a Spotted Saddle Horse is looking for a one on one relationship with their horse.Owners range from amateurs to professionals to celebrities.
The hands on involvement attract most owners to this gentle breed.The easy ride and the brilliant color make it the ride of choice for the baby boomer set.
The Spotted Saddle Horse provides a comfortable ride with the chrome of color as an added bonus.The colorful horse possesses a smooth,easy gait that provides hours of pleasure in the saddle.Not only will you enjoy a most pleasurable ride on the trail aboard a Spotted Saddle Horse but the beautiful unique color patterns offered by this fast growing breed will set you apart in the crowd.
The trails are never too steep or too rough for this agile breed.Sure footed as a mountain goat,the Spotted Saddle Horse is ready for any terrain.The easy,docile temperament of the gentle breed combined with a people pleasing personality make this equine sports model a highly sought after trail mount.
With comfort second to none,climb aboard a Spotted Saddle Horse and be ready for the recreational ride if your life.An added bonus is that the horse you ride during the week on trails can be your Saturday night Show Horse.This is a very common occurance in the Spotted Saddle Horse industry.
Spotted Saddle Horses are exceptional athletes with a distinctively different coat
pattern and unique coloring which provides individual expression and sets them apart from all others since no two horses are alike.A great family pet,it's even temperament and smooth gait makes this breed a favorite with riders young and old.
While the majority of the Spotted Saddle Horses are used as dependable,trustworthy trail mounts and beloved family pleasure horses,the SSHBEA also provides two levels for the multi talented breed.Show ring competion includes classes for Trail Pleasure,Lite Shod, and Performance Horses,as well as Model,Harness,Weanling and Yearling Halter Classes.
No matter what your preference,whether it's on the trail or on the rail,a Spotted Saddle Horse is the perfect horse for you.
Today,the Spotted Saddle Horse Breeders and Exhibitors
Association registers all types of horses that meet gait and color requirements.Unique color patterns of the
Spotted Saddle Horse make each Spotted Saddle Horse
different from any other.The spectrum of colors ranges
from almost solid color with minimal white markings to
almost solid white and encompass all of the hues known in
the horse world.
To meet registration requirements a Spotted Saddle Horse must have a white spot above the
hocks,not including the face and must perform a non-
trotting gait.This can be a genuine four beat lick,walk,
a fox trot or a Paso gait. Must have one parent that is registered with SSHBEA.
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