Missouri Fox Trotter
The Missouri Fox Trotter Horse is a Gaited breed from the United States. They are known for their smooth gait called the Fox Trot and they are a very popular horse for Trail Riding!
See below for Photos, Breed Videos, Gait Information and Facts about the Missouri Fox Trotter!
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About The Breed:
The 19th century was a time of westward expansion in America. Early settlers and pioneers needed a horse that could handle the rugged new life in the Ozarks. Stylish enough to pull a buggy and reliable enough to be the family riding horse. Tough enough to plow the fields and agile enough to work cattle.
A horse that would become a favorite for country doctors, sheriffs, assessors and cattlemen, because of a special ability to cover long distances with a surefooted and smooth gait. That horse was the Missouri Fox Trotter.
They have three standard gaits. The Flatfoot walk, Foxtrot and canter. The breed motto is, “To Ride One is to Own One.”
Missouri Fox Trotter Gaits
There are three standard gaits for the breed, the flat-footed walk, the fox trot and the canter.
“Today, the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse is described as every person’s pleasure horse because of its gentle disposition and its comfortable ride. The breed is in demand for use in pleasure, show, versatility, trail riding, cross-country and endurance. ”
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Watch the Missouri Fox Trotter Episode Here:
DiscoverTheHorse Breed Representative:
Name: Lou’s Priceless Pride
Breed Origin: USA
Gender: Gelding
Registry: Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association
Owned By: Chastity Young
Filmed at: Eagle Ranch Resort in Collins, MO
Breed Registries
Below are the breed registries, clubs, organizations and associations where you can find more information on Missouri Fox Trotters. (To add a club to this list, send me an email here.)
Fox Trotter Breed Photos
