Rocky Mountain Horse

In Kentucky, a stallion named Old Tobe carried beginner riders over mountain trails. His easy, ambling, four-beat gait started a pedigree of horse breed that was well matched to the farms and rugged foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.

Rocky Mountain Horse Facts:

• The Rocky Mountain Horse ranges from 14.2 to 16 hands.
• Colors include: Usually chocolate brown with a yellowish mane and tail, but can be any solid coat color.
• Head markings vary, but are limited.
• Legs socks or stockings do not go above the knee.
• The general conformation is a wide chest sloping 45 degrees on the shoulder with well shaped ears.
• Read more at the Rocky Mountain Horse Association.
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