Buyer question
Is a Spotted Saddle Horse good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Spotted Saddle Horse 5 out of 5 for beginners (smooth and quiet).
Source: the Spotted Saddle Horse page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Spotted Saddle Horse in the Animal Library
The detail
A pinto-colored gaited horse developed in Tennessee from Tennessee Walkers, Missouri Fox Trotters and ponies of Spanish descent. Spotted Saddle Horses are smooth, calm and popular for trail riding.
- Temperament
- Calm, gentle, willing
- Best fit
- Trail, pleasure riding
- Trainability
- 4 out of 5 (Gentle and willing)
- Upkeep
- 2 out of 5 (Hardy, easy keeper)
- Energy
- 3 out of 5 (Smooth, steady pace)
What to weigh
Keeping the gait smooth takes a rider and farrier who know gaited horses. White areas sunburn, and show horses may have been exposed to soring.