The basic characteristics of the rocky mountain horse breed are a mediumsized horse of gentle temperament with an easyambling, fourbeat gait. This 1st revised edition of rocky mountain horses by bonnie. The breed developed in the 1800s in the appalachian plateau of kentucky, tennessee, georgia, and alabama, a cross between spanish horses and eastern stock. Sam tuttle was the most prominent breeder of rocky mountain horses for the first three quarters of the twentieth century. Association dues and fees are kept to a minimum consistent with fiscal responsibility. The calm temperament of his horse makes it ideally suited for working around cattle and for 4h projects. Rocky mountain horses are very amiable and intelligent and loyal to their families. With the advent of better roads and means of travel, the population of gaited horses in the. Rascal grass valley, california 95945 usa 2009 smoky black rocky mountain horse gelding. Conversations in horserelated forums should be horserelated.
The pack horse librarians of eastern kentucky blue ridge country. The rocky mountain horse associations rmha version of the history of the breed states there was a gaited colt brought from the. The rocky mountain horse at r squared ranch focused on the preserving, promotion and breeding of this rare gaited horse the rocky mountain horse breed standard states. The rocky mountain horse association is incorporated in the state of kentucky as a nonprofit corporation. This gait or walking pattern came to be known as singlefoot, and this trademark trotting technique is significant because that behaviour.
Discover rocky mountain horses for sale in north carolina on americas biggest equine marketplace. Equinenow listing of rocky mountain for sale in oregon. Now the three girls must find a way to make it to mustang mountain alive. The rocky mountain horse association is the place to find out more about the versatile rocky mountain horse breed. Rocky mountain horses contains over 250 color photographs, a wide range of valuable information, as well as fascinating accounts of the history of this rare breed of horse. Profusely illustrated with beautiful color glossy photos.
As show horses, the breed is rapidly gaining in popularity because of its beauty and unique way of moving in the ring. Rocky mountain horse association resource center for the rocky. Oct 03, 2017 the green horse takes the reader on a journey through a time when our mountain national parks were less touristy and more substantive. The rocky mountain horse and kentucky mountain horse breeds. The first book written for novice enthusiasts with a thirst for knowledge of this rare breed. Rocky mountain horse temperament and personality karina. Apart from its physical characteristics, the rocky mountain gaited horse is a breed that is highly sought after. This 1st revised edition of rocky mountain horses by bonnie hodge is written for enthusiasts with a thirst for knowledge of this rare breed.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. While researching for the book, the author compiled a scrapbook of old photographs of rocky mountain horses and the people who loved them, and she has donated it to the rmha and its members. The forums are a wonderful source of information and support for members of the horse community. The rocky mountain horse is a horse breed developed in the state of kentucky in the united states. This book is absolutely beautiful, with many color photos of rocky mountain horses. So how come id never heard of this steeptrail horseback library project. Today we can trace the beginnings of all american gaited breeds back to these horses, including tennessee walkers, fox trotters, american saddlebreds and.
It contains over 400 pages and over 250 color photographs, and it is considered a complete digest on the breed. The traveler traded a handsome young colt for supplies. I believe a horse should have the attitude of a caretaker. The rocky mountain horse survived the great depression through the efforts of one man, sam tuttle, who was the most prominent breeder through the first three quarters of the twentieth century. Finally, a comprehensive book on rocky mountain horses that could only result from years of devotion and diligence. Discover rocky mountain horses for sale on americas biggest equine marketplace. Their unique four beat gait, which can be either a single foot or a rack, makes them a pleasure to ride because the rider will feel very little sway. The rocky mountain horse is an american breed that traces its roots back to the foothills of the appalachian mountains in kentucky and today is a favorite with trail and endurance enthusiasts. The rocky mountain horse breed originated not in the rocky mountains, but rather in the appalachian mountains and hills of kentucky. However, the rocky mountain horse was originally used as an all around horse for riding, farm work, racing and driving. It is the goal of the rocky mountain horse association that the characteristics that are so desirable in this horse be enhanced through selective breeding. History of the rocky mountain horse quality rocky mountain. Rocky mountain horse the rocky mountain horse is a horse breed developed in the state of kentucky in the united states. Breeddiscipline demonstration of the rocky mountain horse.
The rocky mountain horse and the kentucky mountain horse share the same rich history and beginnings in the tranquil rolling hills of eastern kentucky. There is no other single source available that combines such vast knowledge desired by newcomers to the breed with interesting folklore and amusing stories to entertain everyone who loves horses. This is a natural occurring gait present from birth that does not require any training aids or action devices. Conversations in horse related forums should be horse related. It also had contact information for some of the rocky mountain organizations. Personality, brains, beauty trail horse deluxe horse id. Two friends allison and meg, journey to the rocky mountains for the summer holidays.
Even as foals, there is an instinct within this breed to be close to people. Rocky mountain horses book won the honorable mention award in the 2006 independent publishers nationwide book awards. We hand select each mare and stallion for soundness. Rocky mountain horse breed profile the spruce pets. Each individual horse has its own speed and the natural way of going, traveling 720 miles per hour. There is an extensive section on the history of the breed, including many interviews with the oldtimers whose families were involved in the breed from its inception. Color of the rocky mountain horse sentinel oak farm. Rocky mountain horse breed history the rocky mountain horse breeds history from 1890 into the late 1900s contains little to no documentation or facts that can be proven without doubt.
As a result, we see a lot of horses and this is in many breeds it is not exclusive to rocky mountain horses that look like they are put together by a committee. Today the rocky mountain horse is being used as a pleasure horse, both for trail and competitive or endurance riding. The purpose of rmpha is to promote and stimulate interest in the paint horse by encouraging paint breeding for confirmation, and ability. History of the breed the rocky mountain horse association. This page was last edited on 9 december 2014, at 02. It also gives an indepth rundown of the development of the breeds and the persons involved. His stallion, tobe, is the sire of sires of the rocky mountain horse breed. Rocky mountain horse international museum of the horse. Our horses are selectively bred to ensure the continued viability of the breed and carefully trained so that their eventual owners will learn, as we have, that the temperament, intelligence, and athleticism of the mountain horse are unsurpassed by any other. A foundation stallion, brought from the western united states to eastern kentucky around 1890, began the rocky mountain type in the late 19th century.
Sep 27, 2017 the rocky mountain horse and the kentucky mountain horse share the same rich history in eastern kentucky. They will come to the fence when they sense you are near. Others come to the breed looking for a trusted trail mount and enjoy the best traits of rockies in noncompetitive trail riding. Buy rocky mountain horses for sale on americas biggest equine marketplace. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. A typical rocky mountain horse is a mediumsized horse of gentle temperament with an easy ambling four beat gait.
While it s understandably tempting to share information or search for input on other topics upon which members might have a similar level of knowledge, members must maintain the focus on. The rocky mountain horse originated in eastern kentucky from a foundation stallion brought to the appalachian mountains from the rocky mountains around 1890. Despite its name, the rocky mountain horse is a breed that was actually developed in kentucky in the appalachian mountains. Worse yet, outstanding horses of an unpopular color are cut or otherwise never bred. The foundation stallion was brought to kentucky from the western us in the late 1800s, which is how the breed got its name. The rocky mountain horse has a fourbeat gait that makes it a great riding horse, and youll find this breed on the trails, pulling plows, and. The beginnings of the breed date back to around the 1800s, but only a verbal history, which has been passed down through the generations, remains. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license.
Sam tuttle, one of the breeders responsible for saving this breed of horse used his horses at a riding concession at natural bridge state park. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Welcome to the rocky mountain horse association website, the official internet source for information about the magnificent rocky mountain horse, truly one horse for all occasions. Rocky mountain horse association resource center for the. Breeds of livestock rocky mountain horse breeds of. They meet up with becky, allisons cousin, to travel to the ranch. Its very informative on the rocky mountain horse and answered a lot of. Rocky mountain horses is the first and only book written on this rare breed. Today we can trace the beginnings of all american gaited breeds back to these horses, including tennessee walkers, fox trotters, american saddlebreds and the rocky mountain horse. This gait or walking pattern came to be known as singlefoot, and this trademark trotting. The rocky mountain horse breed originated not in the rocky mountains, but rather in the appalachian mountains and hills of kentucky a typical rocky mountain horse is a mediumsized horse of gentle temperament with an easy ambling four beat gait. Born in the west but raised initially in the east, dale portman was eight years old when his family headed back to the land of the rockies. You may not find a more sociable horse than the rocky mountain. This time last year, lethbridge school division was getting to ready to wrap up the first one district one book journey ever attempted in north america.
Rocky mountain horses for sale in north carolina horseclicks. Rocky mountain horses by bonnie hodge this book contains interesting material for novices as well as seasoned rocky owners with over 400 total pages and 250 color images. A mountain horse has a wide chest with a 45 degree shoulder slope. According to legend, an anonymous traveler from the rocky mountains arrived in the area early last century. The rocky mountain horse and kentucky mountain horse. They tend to pay attention to everything that is going on a. An inspiring, humorous and adventurepacked mountain memoir that takes the reader on a journey into western canadas backcountry parks during the raucous 1960s and 1970s. Brought to the area as a colt, oral histories state that the rocky mountain horse, as he was known, possessed the preferred chocolate color and flaxen mane and tail found in the breed. She has been pastured with both mares and geldings and has not. The calm temperament of this horse makes it ideally suited for working around cattle and for 4h projects. Bred to local horses, the colts offspring were the beginning of the rocky mountain horse. Today the rocky mountain horse is being used as a pleasure horse, for trail, and competitive or endurance riding. If you read the rocky mountain horse book by bonnie hodge, in chapter 3 interviews folklore and legends, you will find out that this breed are proven care takers of their owners.
This book was a great resource and as they say in the writeup, its the only book out there dedicated to rocky mountain horses. The rocky mountain horse about 160 years ago, a type of horse was developed in kentucky with a soft, smooth gait and gentle disposition. Media in category rocky mountain horse the following 14 files are in this category, out of 14 total. Despite its name, it originated not in the rocky mountains, but instead in the appalachian mountains. Average horses are kept intact because they carry this or that gene. Mountain horse usa, horse riding boots and equipment.
Rocky mountain horses for sale in oregon equine now. In 1986, the rocky mountain horse association was formed and by 2005 has registered over 12,000 horses. The breed is known for its preferred chocolate coat color and flaxen mane and tail, the result of the relatively rare silver dapple gene on a black coat, seen in much of the population. This creates a temperament that is protective and loyal, but at the same time, sensitive and sometimes. Apart from its physical characteristics, the rocky mountain gaited horse is a breed that is highly sought after for many of its remarkable qualities. Despite its name, it originated not in the rocky mountains. The rocky mountain horse might be known for its smooth gait and unique appearance, but there are also attractive qualities to the temperament of this breed. This is a list for rescuing rocky or kentucky or gaited mountain horses only. There is no other single source available that combines such vast knowledge desired by newcomers to the breed with interesting folklore and amusing stories to entertain.
There are photos of many of the early rockies, so finding horsed from my horses pedigree was easy. This gait made it the horse of choice on the farms and rugged foothills of the appalachian mountains. To qualify as a rocky mountain horse, a stallion must be at least 14. Awards included 512 semifinalists in each of the national nonfiction categories, and finalists in the ten outstanding books of the year. A pack horse librarian returning over the mountain side for a new supply of books part of goodmanpaxton photographic collection. Horseriding librarians were the great depressions bookmobiles.
For sale only on the website thehorsebay please visit this site for more information pre purchase exam, price, registration papers, coggins, and to bailey is a registered and certified 15 year old chocolate rocky mountain mare that has the sweet disposition and willing nature that rockys are known j. Even through those hard times he kept a good sized herd of 30 to 40 mares. Belle is a 23 year old registered thoroughbred who was raised at a huge breeding farm. When there was space for everyone to enjoy without having to line up and there was a sense of freedom and adventure in the air. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Shown is a handsome member of the wellbred herd owned by dave stefanic of classic farm.
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