SADDLEBRED VERSATILITY

Welcome to VERSA: Promoting the Versatility of the American Saddlebred – The Horse America Made

First developed in the 1700s in the United States, the American Saddlebred rose to prominence in the 1800s thanks to its brave nature, smooth gaits and versatility. Renowned for its capacity for collection, brilliance, and presence, the Saddlebred combines intelligence, endurance, a willing temperament, and a love of learning, making it an ideal riding horse for riders of all levels.

VERSA celebrates the versatility of this beautiful breed across a wide array of disciplines, including dressage, hunt seat, eventing, jumping, ranch, carriage driving, and more. Do you ride your Saddlebred in any of these disciplines? We would be honored to have you join the VERSA Community!

Horses lend us the wings we lack.

Dedicated to celebrating the American Saddlebred, we promote its incredible adaptability across dressage, driving, jumping, western, trail and more, fostering community and equestrian excellence.

We support riders, offer schloarships, and encourage donations to fuel our mission.

WHAT WE DO:

  • Advance Versatile Competition: Sponsoring division like Ranch, Hunter Pleasure, Dressage, Combined Driving, Endurance and more.
  • Educate & Inspire: Offering Scholarships, digital learning tools, coloring books for children to promote Saddlebred Versatility.
  • Build Community: Join our vibrant Facebook group to connect, share stories and support Saddlebred Versatility efforts

Dressage

Jumping

Eventing

Hunter Country Pleasure

Western Pleasure

Combined Driving

Endurance Riding

Ranch

The American Saddlebred is often referred to as the peacock of the show ring.

American Saddlebred and Half-Saddlebred horses are increasingly making their presence known in other disciplines besides saddle seat.  This versatile breed has proven to be very competitive in dressage, cowboy dressage, eventing, combined driving, competitive trail and as hunters and jumpers.

Their willingness to please and athleticism are high upon their admirable traits along with beauty, intelligence and stamina.