Buyer question
How long does a National Show Horse live?
Our Animal Library gives the National Show Horse a lifespan of 25–30 years.
Source: the National Show Horse page in the Everybarn Animal Library. National Show Horse in the Animal Library
The detail
An American breed created in 1981 by crossing Arabians with American Saddlebreds, for saddle seat and show. It takes the Arabian’s refinement and stamina and the Saddlebred’s height and animated action.
- Origin
- United States, 1981
- Best fit
- Saddle seat, show, trail
- Upkeep
- 3 out of 5 (Show shoeing if shown)
- Temperament
- Spirited, bright, sensitive
What to weigh
A National Show Horse is sensitive and animated, and show-trained horses need skilled handling. Arabian ancestry brings the Arabian genetic disease risks.