| The American Saddlebred is a breed of horse | | | | were comfortable and also had an excellent gait. It |
| developed in the state of Kentucky. Today they are | | | | would go on to become a very stylish horse. These |
| featured in many showring competitions, and they are | | | | horses are very popular in the state of Kentucky. |
| also used for racing, parades, and hunting. These | | | | Saddlbreds work well with harnesses and have |
| horses have a disposition which make them good for | | | | enough strength to perform work on a farm. They are |
| virtually any task in which they are needed. They are | | | | also fast enough to be used in certain types of races. |
| well known for their stamina and the ability to learn | | | | By the middle of the 18th century, the genes from the |
| quickly. | | | | Morgan horse breeds were added to give the |
| The Saddlebread is very alert and keen. It is flashy and | | | | Saddlebred more power and speed. It was this |
| steps high, and they are referred to as the "peacocks | | | | combined with the Thoroughbred that allowed the |
| of the horse show world." The preferred Saddlebred is | | | | American Saddlebred to be developed. These horses |
| one that has excellent proportions and is beautiful. | | | | begin to become very popular after 1940. A stallion |
| They have large eyes which are sharp and ears | | | | named Denmark was born in 1939, and about 60% of |
| which have an excellent shape. The Saddlebred is | | | | all American Saddlebreds today are descendants of |
| known for having a head which is well proportioned to | | | | this horse. |
| its body. These horses are also known for their | | | | Saddlbreds are some of the most popular breeds of |
| prominent withers and muscular shoulders. | | | | horses in the world, and have been owned by |
| Saddlebreds are also known for being five gaited, and | | | | presidents, generals, and other prominent people. They |
| this is a trait which was passed down from their | | | | have also been featured in many movies. These |
| ancestors. This breed was first developed in the 18th | | | | horses are well known for competing in show horse |
| century by Americans who bred the Thoroughbred | | | | tournaments. American Saddlebreds are one of the |
| with the Narragansett Pacer. The Pacer was a well | | | | most well known and popular breeds in the US. The |
| known breed at the time, though many people have | | | | looks and personality have made them sought after |
| not heard of it today. Many people who lived on | | | | by many horse enthusiasts. |
| plantations enjoyed using these horses because they | | | | |