• This horse originated from Tennesse in USA

• Ancestors of the breed: Thoroughbred, Narrangansett Pacer, Morgan, Standardbred, and Saddlebred

• Primary uses: riding and showing

• Colours are chestnut, black, bay, roan and white markings are common

• It usually stands at 15 - 16 hands

• This horse has a straight profile, a long powerful neck, sloping shoulders and a broad chest

• The back is short and the legs are fine and a profuse tail carried high

• A docile and willing horse