Mountain Pleasure Horse

The Mountain Pleasure Horse breed has its roots in the mountain horses that lived in modern-day eastern Kentucky. Over 160 years ago, the settlers of the area used the gaited mounted horses for work on the hills and fields. The horses were willing, resilient, and surefooted. From them, they developed various breeds including the Tennessee Walking Horse, American Saddlebred, and the Rocky Mountain Horse. Today, the mountain horses still exist. Their ancestors are known as the Mountain Pleasure Horses. The Mountain Pleasure Horse Association (MPHA), which was created in 1989, aims to preserve the original horses of the mountains. When it comes to appearance, the Mountain Pleasure Horse has a medium-sized head and neck. Its neck is elegantly arched. With sloping shoulders and a deep chest, it is receptive to training and rather intelligent. It makes a great riding horse for people of all ages, as it has an easy and comfortable gait that does not produce a bounce. It is popular for its mounting capacities. When it comes to coat color, this breed usually comes in black, gray, bay, buckskin, chocolate, palomino, chestnut/sorrel, and buckskin. However, it may be available in any solid color.