Rocky Mountain Horse_Breed Profile

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Grooming
Daily grooming can help a Rocky Mountain horse maintain a healthy coat and clear skin. Before a ride brush the legs face girth and saddle areas to ensure the horse is comfortable and all the oils have been evenly distributed on its body. Grooming a horse after riding can also help distribute the oils and sweat especially in the summer. Try a detangler to brush out the horses tail which will make it bushier and more adept at swatting away flies. In the winter use a waterless shampoo to clean condition and detangle the horses mane and tail.
Cant or wont learn other styles like trotting or cantering
Can develop chronic lameness if overworked or overridden
Champion and Celebrity Rocky Mountain Horses
Old Tobe Sam Tuttles stallion can be found in many of the bloodlines of todays Rocky Mountain Horses. He sired many horses until he died at age 37 and was known for his incredible surefootedness and gentle calm nature. His influence can still be seen in many of the Rocky Mountain Horses of today.
Is the Rocky Mountain Horse Right for You?
This breed is known for its great temperament and that means it can be a great fit for kids adults and beginning riders. However it also makes a great mount for advanced riders. This horses versatility means it can easily cross disciplines and you could expect to take the same horse trail riding into the show ring or even train it to drive.
The breeds gait is appealing to many riders. Older riders who suffer from joint or back pain often find riding a Rocky Mountain Horse to be more comfortable than riding a nongaited horse. Endurance riders and riders who spend many hours in the saddle at the same time also tend to prefer the breed for its smooth ride.
Since the horse is so hardy its well suited to many different environments too. This breed will fare well in the cold and can do well in a pasture board situation without requiring a stable blankets and other more intensive care. However it is advisable to provide some shelter from the harshest elements such as a runin shed or dense stand of trees.