Rocky Mountain Horse Breed 

Country of Origin: The Rocky Mountain horse breed comes from Kentucky in the United States. 

Blood Type: The Rocky Mountain horse breed is in the warmblood group. 

History: In the early 1900’s Sam Tuttle of Kentucky had a stallion named Old Tobe and produced offspring for riders of all levels. The Rocky Mountain horse has Spanish roots and is related to the Tennessee Walking Horse and the Saddlebred. A studbook was formed in 1986 to form the breed.

Height: The Rocky Mountain horse stands 14.2 to 16HH. 

Colors: The Rocky Mountain horse can be any solid color. They are often a lovely chocolate brown with a flaxen mane and tail. 

Description: In appearance, the Rocky Mountain horse has a fine, intelligent head with a long, graceful neck; a deep, wide chest and muscular shoulders; and good quarters and legs. The Rocky Mountain horse has a very smooth gait. They have great stamina and endurance. They can travel long distances over rough terrain with free, flowing action. 

Temperament: The Rocky Mountain is a very calm, gentle, and kind horse.  

Uses: The Rocky Mountain horse is used for leisure riding or driving.