Rocky Mountain Horse

The Rocky Mountain Horse is thought to derive from the eastern portion of the state of Kentucky. As a result, the state of Kentucky has considered this breed of horse one of its most treasured and prized of all possessions.  The Rocky Mountain Horse is a very versatile horse, having the ability to withstand any season, any type of terrain, and perfect for the rugged foothills and farms in the Appalachian mountains.

The Rocky Mountain Horse was typically used for leisurely riding, riding for fun, cattle's, and small fields. They were even well suited for horse and buggy times. At one point in time, a man by the name of Sam Tuttle, would use these horses, because of the calm and gentle demeanor to take inexperienced riders through the rugged and rough trails of the mountains.

These are several approved and established characteristics of the Rocky Mountain Horse. In fact, every horse, in order to be accepted in the RMHA (Rocky Mountain Horse Association), must be inspected and approved before being accepted. These characteristics are, the specific horse should be at a height of at least 14.2 hands and no more than 16 hands, as well as other definitive characteristics.

However, the typical Rocky Mountain Horse has a solid color within the body, limited facial markings, and no white coloring above their hocks or knees.  These horses can travel anywhere between seven to twenty miles per hour and each horse carries it's own natural gait and speed.