The American Saddlebred, formerly known as the American Saddle Horse, is a breed of
horse that was developed in Kentucky by plantation owners. Today, they are used almost
exclusively for saddleseat riding in the show ring, although their uphill build has also begun to
draw dressage enthusiasts to the breed. They are also used as barrel racers, hunters, jumpers,
and parade mounts.
   The American Saddlebred sports well-defined and prominent withers, while the shoulders are
deep and sloping. Well-sprung ribs and a strong level back also characterize the breed. The legs
are straight with broad flat bones, sharply defined tendons and sloping pasterns. Saddlebreds are
usually black, bay, chestnut, or brown, but grays, buckskins, palominos, pintos and occasionally
roans are also found. The average height is 15-16 hh, but can also be as small as 14.2 hh or taller
than 17 hh.
 

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