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The Rocky Mountain is a relatively new breed, having come about around the turn of the century due to a need in the mountainous Kentucky region for a sure-footed, calm horse. A (today nameless) horse came along that posessed these characteristics, and from this horse a breeding program began. Then at a small breeding farm located in the Natural Bridge State Park, a stallion named Old Tobe came along. |  |
| Old Tobe was the most prized horse of this breeding herd who possessed the best of the most desired characteristics: he was sturdy, had such a calm disposition that children could ride him bareback, and he had a comfortable four-beat gait. From him, most of today's Rocky Mountain horses are descended. |  |
Realizing that a centralized breed organization was needed to prevent this line of horses from becoming extinct, in 1986 a group of breeders founded the Rocky Mountain Horse Association. The Rocky Mountain horse is a medium-sized (14.2 to 16 hands) horse known for its tractable temperament and comfortable gait. Most distinguishing is its coat color, which is most commonly black liver or a liver chestnut, often with blonde flaxen mane and tail. However, any solid color is allowed. |
| Check out the links below for more information on the Rocky Mountian Horse and for farms currently breeding Rocky Mountain Horses. Clicking on the link will open a new window: | |
| Rocky Mountain Horse Association: Has information on the breed and the Association. | Breeds of Livestock: Rocky Mountain Horse: A 1-page history and description of the Rocky Mountain Horse with photographs. |
| Rocky Mountain Horse Site: Contains a number of links to Rocky Mountain Horse sites. |
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