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Rocky Mountain Horse
The Rocky Mountain Horse
The Rocky Mountain horse is a horse that appears in the eastern edge of Kentucky. In fact, this is a breed of horse that is prized by both North American horse owners and European horse owners. In fact, a lot of people in Europe go out of there way to get a Rocky Mountain horse. Today we are going to talk a little bit more about what makes the Rocky Mountains such a special kind of horse. You will see that they are amazing animals that everyone wants a piece of. Although they may just look like all the other kinds of horses, there is more to them than meets the eye. Let's get into a little bit more detail about the great Rocky Mountain horses.
First of all, the size of the Rocky Mountain is nothing to be shocked over. They stand about 14.2 hands high, but some can get as big as 16 hands high (at the biggest). They do have very wide chests, and their shoulders are pretty big as well. Their eyes are big and bold, and their ears are really well shaped. However, they are most known for their great coloration. In fact, they come in a very nice chocolate brown that has an amazing shine to it. This shine is natural, and most of them have it. Their coats are also usually solid so they are easy to pick out. The horse usually travels between 10 to 20 miles per hour, but some have been known to go a little faster. It is important to note that these horses are not about speed, so if speed is what you are looking for, these are not the horses for you.
So why do people want these horses so bad? Mostly because they are so easy to take care of. People say there is no easier horse to manage than a Rocky Mountain horse. The horse is also very gentle. People compare this horse to a Golden retriever. In fact, people like to feed this horse right out of their hand, because this horse would never hurt a person. They are well known for their unusual enjoyment of human company. Most horses do not like humans that much, but these horses can not get enough of them. These horses have strong hearts and normally live a pretty long time. These horses make the best kind of pleasure horses that you can buy. They are also used for show riding and, of course, endurance riding. Overall, these horses are loved by women the most. Women say that they love how gentle the horses are and how loving they are as well. If you want a horse that you can count on to be around for a long time, this is the horse for you. People travel around the world looking for these great horses. Once you see one with your own eyes, it is easy to see why. These horses are in a breed all of their own. Most people think that the reason why people love these horses so much is because of their love for people. Everyone wants to be loved and given love.
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