Spotted Saddle Horse: Breed Profile

have white markings above their hocks not including facial markings.
Colors and Markings
The Spotted Saddle Horse is an eyecatching colorful breed. These horses can be found in any base color paired with pinto markings and overo and tobiano coat patterns are highly common. Solid coated horses who are bred from a registered sire and dam can receive an identification registration meaning that the horse could go on to produce spotted offspring that could then be registered as Spotted Saddle Horses.
Unique Characteristics of the Spotted Saddle Horse
The Spotted Saddle Horse is known not only for its beautiful color but also for its gaits. This breed can perform an ambling gait that is more comfortable than the trot since one foot is always on the ground and theres no suspension in the gait. These horses also perform a traditional fourbeat walk that is free and groundcovering as well as a canter. Some are also able to perform the rack foxtrot stepping pace and other ambling gaits that provide a smooth ride for the rider.
This breed is also known for having a great temperament. These horses tend to be calm peoplefriendly and trustworthy. Theyre surefooted and calm and are able to navigate challenging terrain on the trails.
Diet and Nutrition
The Spotted Saddle Horse generally needs a diet consisting of quality hay and grain plus pasture if available. Some of these horses may be easy keepers requiring fewer calories to maintain their body weight. A horses diet will also depend on the amount and type of physical activity its performing horses being ridden long distances on demanding trails may need more hay and more grain to replenish the calories they burn.
Common Health and Behavior Problems
The Spotted Saddle Horse tends to be fairly healthy. Its important to be aware that since the breed is heavily influenced by breeds like the Tennessee Walking Horse and Missouri Fox Trotter Spotted Saddle Horses may be at a higher than average risk of developing Degenerative Suspensory Ligament Desmitis DSLD than some other breeds. DSLD is an incurable hereditary condition that causes painful deterioration of the ligaments and tendons in the legs. Gaited horses are frequently affected by this condition which usually requires that horses be retired from riding and eventually euthanized as the condition progresses.
In terms of behavior this breed is known for being friendly wellmannered and willing. Spotted Saddle Horses tend to be calm an ideal trait in a trail