a horse bred in the
state of Kentucky, USA, and
trained for the
purpose of
riding. It is called a Kentucky saddle horse or saddler as the horse has a typically strong back and a rounded belly, suitable for
use with a saddle. Originally such a horse was
developed on southern plantations as the owners needed a horse with an easy gait that could carry them comfortably all
day as they rode over their
fields. The
animal has since been bred for show
purposes for
beauty,
spirit,
quality and high
action, not for speed.