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Breyer strives to represent a variety of breeds and disciplines. Horses are at the heart of BreyerFest and fans get a chance to see them up close throughout the weekend both back at the stables and in the Covered Arena daily. As fans say hi to the Guest Horses, who have models made after them, they also get to meet various other breed groups who come to show off what their horses can do. From rarer breeds, like the Gotland Ponies to well-known breeds, like the Arabian, there are all sizes, shapes, and colors for fans to explore at the event.
This all gaited, Mountain Pleasure Horse drill team has been in operation since 2000 and has been a performer at BreyerFest for the past 16 years. The squad is comprised of both male and female riders, and range in ages from 5-65 years old. The group has primarily performed as entertainers and educators for their beloved and critically endangered breed, the Mountain Pleasure Horse/Old Kentucky Saddler.
The Mountain Pleasure Horse is a heritage breed of horse that has been carefully bred in the Appalachian foothills of Eastern Kentucky for over 200 traceable years. Early Kentuckians developed these sure-footed, smooth-gaited horses to work the fields and carry them over the steep and rugged terrain. These were the horses that were ridden by the traveling doctor, teacher, mailman, frontier nurses and the preacher. The Mountain Pleasure/Old Kentucky Saddler Horse is an average sized horse of good bone and feet, they generally run from 14.2-15.2 hands in height, and weigh between 900-1200 pounds.
These kind-hearted, easily trainable, gentle horses are often referred to as the “Boy Scout Breed” due to their willing natures and strong attachment to their families. Mountain Pleasure Horses come in all solid colors, but the stunning palomino is a favorite and many owners take great pride in their “golden horses”. Until recently, few people from outside the Eastern Kentucky region were aware of this Treasure of the Appalachians. Although owners and breeders of the Mountain Pleasure Horse can now be found throughout the United States and Canada, with only around 2500 purebred horses left in existence today, they are unfortunately considered a critically endangered heritage breed and have been included in the Equus Survival Trust and Livestock Conservancy as a rare breed.
Their most current roles are those of remarkable, surefooted trail mounts, as well as trail obstacle, arena obstacle, drill team, barrel racing, cow penning, western dressage and a host of other events proving they’re still one of the most versatile breeds alive today!
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