This book was a great resource and as they say in the writeup, its the only book out there dedicated to rocky mountain horses. Rockies, as they are affectionately known, are truly special equines. Rocky mountain horses, gaited horses with a western background. Chocolate rocky mountain horses for sale equine now. This 2020 edition of rocky mountain horses by bonnie hodge is written for enthusiasts with a thirst for knowledge of this rare breed. Please feel free to explore our site to learn more about us and our horses. Enjoy beautiful winter views of heber valley, wildlife, bald eagles, and more click the book online button below to book your reservation. The first book written for novice enthusiasts with a thirst for knowledge of this rare breed. Multiple congenital anterior and posterior segment abnormalities have been described in the rocky mountain horse, kentucky saddle horse, and mountain pleasure horse breeds. Profusely illustrated with beautiful color glossy photos. Major is all that a mountain horse should be and it. The rocky mountain horse association is the place to find out more about the versatile rocky mountain horse breed. Classified ads are available to assist in your search for your dream rocky.
It is the only book published exclusively on the breed, and it contains over 450 pages and over 275 color photographs, breed description of colors, conformation, gait, disposition, history of breed lines. The rocky mountain horse at r squared ranch focused on the preserving, promotion and breeding of this rare gaited horse the rocky mountain horse breed standard states. Discover rocky mountain horses for sale on americas biggest equine marketplace. This coloration is the result of the relatively rare silver dapple gene acting on a black base coat. For summer reservations at aspenglen, glacier basin, and moraine park, visit recreation. Welcome to the rocky mountain horse association website, the official internet source for information about the magnificent rocky mountain horse, truly one horse for all occasions. It contains over 400 pages and over 250 color photographs, and it is considered a complete digest on the breed. Oct 03, 2017 the green horse takes the reader on a journey through a time when our mountain national parks were less touristy and more substantive. Mountain horse breeds expert advice on horse care and. In 1988, the mountain pleasure horse association was founded, registering the oldtime gaited breed of horse that existed in kentucky 160 years ago and from which selective breeders developed the tennessee walking horses, american saddlebred horses, and the. Worse yet, outstanding horses of an unpopular color are cut or otherwise never bred. The rocky mountain horse and kentucky mountain horse. For more information i refer to the book rocky mountain horses by bonnie hodge.
It is the authors intention to bring this little known breed. It also had contact information for some of the rocky mountain organizations. Rocky mountain horse association history of the breed. There is an explanation of the extra gait and a description of the breeding standard, plus the versatility of the rocky mountain horse and some information about colour genetics and asd. Rock river rockies rocky mountain horses home facebook. The calm temperament of these horses makes it ideally suited for 4h or youth. Brighterdaze farm is a family owned and operated horse farm in newark, il. Rocky mountain horses by bonnie hodge this book contains interesting material for novices as well as seasoned rocky owners with over 400 total pages and 250 color images. Rocky mountain horse wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Any solid color is accepted by the registry, but a dark brown color called chocolate with a pale, flaxen mane and tail is preferred. This ride is a very challenging and enjoyable adventure for riders with some experience. These horses will also have beautifully bold eyes, properly angled rear feet, and ears that are well shaped. Bells luck of the draw, 15 year old rocky mountain gelding demonstrating the versitility of the rocky mountain horse. We have a variety of quality horses to please everyone.
It is the only book published exclusively on the breed, and it contains over 450 pages and over 275 color photographs, breed description of colors, conformation, gait, disposition, history of breed lines, as well as interviews, folklore, and legends of the. On summer evenings, we sit out on our stone patio, and within minutes, our horses are lined up at the fence, mike says with a chuckle. Rocky mountain horses and their abilities other than trail. Rocky mountain horses today are being used for pleasure, trail, competitive and endurance riding. Additional reading the following articles may be of interest to those who want to know more about the rocky mountain horse. The rocky mountain horse and kentucky mountain horse breeds. An inspiring, humorous and adventurepacked mountain memoir that takes the reader on a journey into western canadas backcountry parks during the raucous 1960s and 1970s. The 4 hour ride reaches the top of rams horn mountain. This brief history of the rocky mountain horse is an excerpt from the book rocky mountain horses. The book covers a broad range of training guidance in 29 chapters and. Rocky mountain horse association resource center for the. Rocky mountain horses rocky mountain serie 14 german edition.
The rocky mountain horse has a natural ambling gait of four beats. Wilkie, in equine ophthalmology second edition, 2011. In appearance, rocky mountain horses are solid in color and medium sized with a straight or barely convex nose. Major is all that a mountain horse should be and it shows in his offspring. Winter horseback riding near park city, utahno where else in park city or heber valley can you find the chance to take a horseback ride through the snow. Rocky mountain horses for sale in cedaredge west colorado. As a result, we see a lot of horses and this is in many breeds it is not exclusive to rocky mountain horses that look like they are put together by a committee. Nov 14, 2012 bells luck of the draw, 15 year old rocky mountain gelding demonstrating the versitility of the rocky mountain horse. Our club is a helpful source to locate rocky mountain horses for sale. Their laid back temperaments and people oriented attitudes make them charming and. There is no other single source available that combines such vast knowledge desired by newcomers to the breed with interesting folklore and amusing stories to entertain. There is an extensive section on the history of the breed, including many interviews with the oldtimers whose families were involved in the breed from its inception.
Estes park trail riding at the cowpoke corner corral. The rocky mountain horse survived the great depression through the efforts of one man, sam tuttle, who was the most prominent breeder through the first three quarters of the twentieth century. After many years of riding and owning a variety of other breeds we attended a horse fair in arden, nc and saw a beautiful gaited horse. To qualify as a rocky mountain horse, a stallion must be at least 14. Rocky mountain horses is the first and only book written on this rare breed.
The history of the rocky mountain horse from 1890 to the latter part of the 1900s carries little or no documentation and few facts that can be proven beyond the shadow of doubt. Because of his outstanding qualities, major was one of the horses highlighted in bonnie hodges rocky mountain horse book. Mountain horse breeds expert advice on horse care and horse. Bred to local horses, the colts offspring were the beginning of the rocky mountain horse breed. Sep 27, 2017 in 1988, the mountain pleasure horse association was founded, registering the oldtime gaited breed of horse that existed in kentucky 160 years ago and from which selective breeders developed the tennessee walking horses, american saddlebred horses, and the rocky mountain horses. The rocky mountain horse is a horse breed developed in the state of kentucky in the united states.
Average horses are kept intact because they carry this or that gene. Hart mountain horses cindy mcdougal lebanon, or 97355 phone 541 6192802. The mountain horses are known for their wonderful temperaments and have a 4 beat gait that is very comfortable for their rider. Even through those hard times he kept a good sized herd of 30 to 40 mares. This 1st revised edition of rocky mountain horses by bonnie. Classic farm is internationally renowned for its top quality breeding of kentucky mountain saddle horses and rocky mountain horses. There is no other single source available that combines such vast knowledge desired by newcomers to the breed with interesting folklore and amusing stories to entertain everyone who loves horses. Bonnie hodge has gone straight to the best sources, compiling stories from the oldtimers whose memories are the collective past of the breed, seeking out gait experts in demystifying the complex subject of gaits. If you doubt this, just ask mike and kathy hartong of cedar grove farm in rural peacham, vermont. To know one is to love one, as witnessed by reading this book. Longs peak and timber creek are firstcome, firstserved only, and moraine park is firstcome, firstserved in winter, so reservations arent available. Jasper is a yr old rocky mtn gelding, standing a stocky 15. Their eyes are widely spaced, and they have short, well formed ears and smaller heads.
Belle is a 23 year old registered thoroughbred who was raised at a huge breeding farm. He has a very smooth 4 beat racking gait, that you can ride all day and cover a lot of. He tirelessly provides demonstration rides to countless admirers at demonstrations and expos across the country. Rocky mountain horse farm is located in campbellcroft, ontario canada on the beautiful oak ridges moraine in the rolling kendal hills of southern ontario. A foundation stallion, brought from the western united states to eastern kentucky around 1890, began the rocky mountain type in the late 19th century. Rocky mountain horses contains over 250 color photographs, a wide range of valuable information, as well as fascinating accounts of the history of this rare breed of horse. As show horses, the breed is rapidly gaining popularity, because of its beauty and unique way of moving in the ring. History of the breed a brief history of the rocky mountain horse. This book contains interesting material for novices as well as seasoned rocky owners with over 400 total. Finally, a comprehensive book on rocky mountain horses that could only result from years of devotion and diligence.
For ten years we bred, trained and sold beautiful rocky mountain horses that became beloved companions to many enthusiastic trail riders. We are an affiliate of the rocky mountain horse association rmha and welcome new members. Our club is dedicated to promoting and preserving the rocky mountain horse through comraderie and enjoyable activities. Here is a little more information about the rocky mountain horse as a breed, including its history, the studbook and special bloodlines. Views on rocky mountain horses in hackamoresbitless bridles. We have many beautiful quality horses to choose from trail horses, show horses, broodmares bred and unbred, stallions as well as stallion packages. Mountain horses rocky mountain horses and kentucky mountain horses are people horses perfect for trail riding. We provide guided rides into the rocky mountain national park from 1hour to all day. Rocky tenn farm is located in johnson city, tn, where we have been raising, riding, showing and selling rocky mountain and kentucky mountain horses since 1994. They are even described as having foxed ears and teacup chins. We are convinced that these beautiful rocky mountain horses are the ideal pleasure breed and family companion. We started as a breeding facility for rocky mountain horses. The rocky mountain horse originated in eastern kentucky from a foundation stallion brought to the appalachian mountains from the rocky mountains around 1890. We hand select each mare and stallion for soundness.
For several years he was the lead horse in the rocky mountain drill team, performing with eleven other horses, stallions and geldings with perfect manners. Sk horses, cowpoke corner corral, and the national park gateway stables are estes park, co premier horseback trail riding stables. Sep 27, 2017 mountain horses rocky mountain horses and kentucky mountain horses are people horses perfect for trail riding. This 1st revised edition of rocky mountain horses by bonnie hodge is written for enthusiasts with a thirst for knowledge of this rare breed. Enjoy beautiful winter views of heber valley, wildlife, bald eagles, and more click the book online button below to book. When i rode him, he was smooth as silk and carried himself no need to hold him in with your hands to get a good gait. Find rocky mountain stallions at stud with our online stallion directory. Rocky mountain horses rocky mountain serie 14 german edition kindle edition by. Rocky mountain horse an overview sciencedirect topics. The rocky mountain horse will feature a short back, a wellset neck, and a wide chest. Hart mountain horses only the best in rocky mountain horses. Rocky mountain horse association resource center for the rocky. Rocky mountain riders 1500 kicking horse trail po box 2065 golden, british columbia, v0a 1h0. When there was space for everyone to enjoy without having to line up and there was a sense of freedom and adventure in the air.
It is the only book published exclusively on the breed, and it contains over 450 pages and over 275 color photographs, breed description of colors, conformation, gait, disposition. About 160 years ago, a type of horse was developed in kentucky with a soft, smooth gait and gentle disposition. Rocky mountain horses have a similar history to the kentucky mountain saddle horse, and together are sometimes called mountain pleasure horses. Multiple congenital ocular abnormalities of the rocky mountain horse. She has been pastured with both mares and geldings and has not. There is an explanation of the extra gait and a description of the breeding standard, plus the versatility of the rocky mountain horse and some. The rocky mountain breed is known for a single footed gait and commonly has a chocolate coat with a flaxen mane.
Despite its name, it originated not in the rocky mountains, but instead in the appalachian mountains. She has been pastured with both mares and geldings and has not been ridden lately. Although uncommon, this gene has been found in over a dozen. We are a 30 minute drive south of peterborough, ontario, and just east of orono, ontario, on the edge of the gorgeous ganaraska forest. He has a very calm temperament and nice smooth gait. Born in the west but raised initially in the east, dale portman was eight years old when his family headed back to the land of the rockies. The rocky mountain horse is a horse breed developed in the state of kentucky in the united. Bonnie hodge has written an excellent book on rocky mountain horses. Hopkins mountain horses is a small family operated farm in central kansas devoted to promoting and preserving rocky mountain horses in the midwest. His stallion, tobe, is the sire of sires of the rocky mountain horse breed.