American Saddlebred — size comparison

The American Saddlebred has a long, high-set neck, pronounced withers and an elegant outline. Head carriage is elevated and movement energetic and springy. The

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Height

Ground withersReference values · details in the profiles

American Saddlebred

ASHBA

157 cmAdult stallion
at the withers
Mass
approx. 454–545 kgZakres rasy
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Person: 170 cm
HeightScale in m
00,511,52
American SaddlebredHeight at withers157 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

157–157 cm range across the animals shown

Person: 170 cm
American Saddlebred — size comparison — facts and sources

The American Saddlebred has a long, high-set neck, pronounced withers and an elegant outline. Head carriage is elevated and movement energetic and springy. The overall impression is alertness and readiness to respond.

The breed developed in the United States from horses called Kentucky Saddlers. Local comfortable-gaited horses were combined with Thoroughbreds, Morgans and other working breeds. Shows became increasingly important in the nineteenth century, and the pedigree organisation was founded in 1891.

Saddlebreds are generally lively, sensitive and highly attentive to people. Three- and five-gaited horses occur, judged in different classes. Beyond striking ridden displays, they are used for driving, leisure and sport. Work requiring rhythm, precise responses and enthusiastic movement suits them.

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