Missouri Fox Trotting Horse

Developed in the Ozark hills as an easy to ride horse that can travel long distances, the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse was first created during the 19th century.

The Missouri Fox Trotting Horse is known for it's characteristic walking style- the front feet walk and the hind feet trot. This gait is known as the "fox trot", and gives little jarring motion to the rider, making it a very comfortable horse to ride. They have a sure footed gait which enables the breed to handle the rocky and forest covered hills of the Ozarks.

Even when automobiles made most horses obsolete in Missouri, the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse thrived because farmers used them to drive cattle. The breed is known for their gentle disposition, stamina and soundness. They are great children's horses because of their gentleness and willingness to please.

There are more than 42,000 registered Missouri Fox trotting horses throughout Canada and the United States.