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History – 2000′s

Eye-catching at the turn of the century was the increase in the number of women competing in championships. In the Five-Gaited World’s Grand Championship, Dena Tanner Lopez was triumphant with CHWild-Eyed And Wicked for New Millennium Equine Endeavor, Inc. in 2000 and again in 2001 for Sally and Joe Jackson. CHWild-Eyed And Wicked became the sixth horse to win… [Continue Reading]

Five-Gaited World's Grand Champion CH Boucheron

History – 1900′s

The 20th Century In Kentucky, an unusual colt of predominantly trotting blood, with a dash of Denmark, was foaled in 1900. Bourbon King was sold as a weanling to Allie G. Jones and became a sensation as a five gaited show stallion, winning the grand championship at the old Louisville Horse Show as a… [Continue Reading]

History – 500-1700s A.D.

During the Middle Ages, transportation in the British Isles was an arduous task. Roads were negotiated by sturdy little horses with a lateral gait that offered a modicum of comfort. In Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales, they were called, generically, “palfreys,” but in fact they were named after the location of their supposed source. Most notable… [Continue Reading]

History – 1800′s

As the nation developed, the American Horse went west with the pioneers. In Kentucky, horsemen continued to add Thoroughbred blood to their easy-gaited horses, developing a larger, prettier, all-purpose animal and setting fast the American Saddlebred as a breed. The state’s commercial breeders sold horses, known then as Kentucky Saddlers, throughout the fledgling nation. In… [Continue Reading]

History

The American Saddlebred horse can trace its roots to the natural-gaited Galloway and Hobbie horses which came to North America from the British Isles. These hardy little horses thrived and grew in the new environment, and through selective breeding the NarragansettPacer was developed along the eastern seaboard. The Narragansetts were crossed with Thoroughbreds imported to… [Continue Reading]

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Meet A Saddlebred

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Contribute

CONTENT Would you like to help promote the American Saddlebred by contributing to Trot.org? We would love for you to submit quick and easy “4 Beats” interviews or “Meet A Saddlebred” stories. Interested? Check out the loose outlines below: 4 Beats – Meet A Saddlebred – We welcome many types of contribution including traditional… [Continue Reading]

Shows & Events

There are many Saddlebred horse shows and events across the country. The breed publications do a great job of listing these events and providing results – sometimes even in realtime. Here are a few to try: Results: The National Horseman Show Horse Magazine The Bluegrass Horseman Saddlehorse Report – subscription required to view results Show… [Continue Reading]

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Forum

The Discussion Forum is the “heart” of Trot.org. With a large and active membership, and careful management by our administrators it is rich in information and entertainment for Saddlebred enthusiasts. Go To Discussion Forum If you are looking for information on advertising on the discussion forum, please see our Advertising page.

About

Trot.org is in it’s 15th year of being the most popular online community and resource for American Saddlebred horse enthusiasts. Over the years our site and community have evolved with changes in technology, member needs, and the atmosphere of the Saddlebred industry itself. Many friendships have been cultivated, generous volunteer efforts have been coordinated, and… [Continue Reading]