American Saddlebred and Half-Saddlebred horses are increasingly increasingly making their mark in disciplines beyond saddle seat. Often referred to as the peacock of the show ring, this versatile breed has proven to be very competitive in dressage, cowboy dressage, eventing, combined driving, competitive trail and as hunters and jumpers. Renowned for their willingness to please and natural athlecticism, American Saddlebreds also possess exceptional beauty, intelligence and stamina – traits that make them stand out across a wide range of performance horses.
DRESSAGE
American Saddlebreds shine in both English and Western Dressage. Their keen intelligence, athletic ability, and willingness to learn makes them ideal partners for the demands of dressage at all levels.
WESTERN PLEASURE
American Saddlebreds thrive in the Western Pleasure division, where their smooth, comfortable gaits and cooperative attitudes truly shine.
COMBINED DRIVING
American Saddlebreds ae well suited to combined driving events thanks to their ideal size, athletic ability, and intelligence.
ENDURANCE RIDING
American Saddlebreds excel in endurance riding, offering riders a comfortable mount, impressive athleticism, and the determination and heart required for long, demanding miles.
Ranch Division
With classes such as Ranch Riding, Ranch trail, and Ranch Rail Pleasure, this division provides an ideal platform for American Saddlebreds to highlight their athleticism, trainability, and willing cooperative attitudes.
Eventing
By blending dressage, cross-country, and stadium jumping, into a three day competition, this division showcases the American Saddlebred’s intelligence, heart, and athleticism-traits that allow the breed to excel across all three phases.
Jumper / Hunter
American Saddlebreds shine in the jumping arena, where their athletic ability and generous heart allow them to excel in both timed competitions and judged classes like Hunter Hack and Hunter Over Fences.
Hunter Country Pleasure
One of the most popular divisions at Saddlebred shows, unter Country Pleasure allows these graceful horses to shine in classic hunter attire, demonstrating their beauty, style, and presence in the show ring.
