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American Saddlebred Horse Association
4083 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511
859.259.2742 - fax 859.259.1628
Email: saddlebred@asha.net
Website: www.asha.net
The American Saddlebred Association of
Great Britain
Alfriston,
East Sussex BN26 5XE
Tel/Fax: Local - 01323-871375
Tel/Fax: International - (44) 1323-870977
Email:
asaogb@americansaddlebreds.co.uk
Website:
www.americansaddlebreds.co.uk
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The American Saddlebred was started in Kentucky in
1832 and was known as the Kentucky Saddler. It was used to carry
plantation owners around the fields and over long distances in comfort.
It is still shown harness and can also be used as a pleasure and trail
horse. |
| Origin: USA. |
| Colour: Chestnut, Bay, Brown and Black, with
some Grey, Roan, Palomino and Pinto. |
| Height: average 15 to 17hh. |
| Conformation: well-proportioned and presents a beautiful overall picture. The animal
should be in good flesh, with good muscle tone and a smooth, glossy coat. |
| Character: refined head with small ears and long neck with considerable arch. They
are of good proportion, possess high intelligence are alert and curious. Saddlebreds possess personality, making them people-oriented. |
| Uses: Dressage, Jumping, Carriage and
Endurance. |
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