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The Rocky mountain horse has its origin in Eastern Kentucky. These horses are believed to be the descendants of the Old Tobe and they were owned by the North Americans and the Europeans.

The Rocky mountain horses are medium sized horses. These horses are helpful in all the seasons. In the olden days these horses were used for plowing in the fields, for cattle, for riding, or to be used for a buggy. The Rocky mountain horses are cold blooded horses and can bear any weather. They do not require any fancy barns or stalls for their protection. The average height of these horses is 14.2 to 16 hands. A chocolate brown body color is associated with this breed, but these horses can be found in any solid coat colors. These horses have a natural ability to travel at a great speed. They can travel from around 7 miles an hour to 20 miles an hour. Now days the Rocky mountain horses are used for pleasure riding, endurance riding and also in shows. This breed is very gentle and a strong horse, with great endurance and stamina.

It can be said without doubt that the Rocky mountain horses are one of the finest natural breeds. These horses are very easy to train for any activity and also very easy to manage. This horse is one of the most ideal horses for family riding and it is also very good for endurance riding. It is a pleasure to ride the Rocky mountain horses as these horses possess superior skill and beauty.

In 1986 an organization called the Rocky Mountain Horse Association was formed in Kentucky for the development and preservation of this breed. Though these horses have been cross bred with local horses, they have still been able to maintain the strong genetic line.