Rocky Mountain Horses are prized for their amiable temperament, breathtaking appearance, and most of all their smooth-as-silk gaits. Rocky Mountain Horses are shown barefoot or in plain keg shoes with no pads.
The judging criteria for the breed places an emphasis on the horses having a natural way of going. Below are the descriptions of the gaits as written in the United Mountain Horse Association rule book. The ability to transition from the highest performance level in the class to a completely relaxed walk is an important indication of the correct Mountain Horse mentality and temperament. The trail walk is an authentic four beat walk, suitable for use on the trails.
The walk must be calm, relaxed, smooth and ground-covering, and ridden in every division with clearly observable slack in the reins. There is to be no sign of animation, nervousness, or the need for restraint. The head and neck should be lowered from the position that is maintained at show and pleasure gaits. The show gait is a collected, evenly-timed four beat Mountain Horse gait performed at moderate speed, with stride and action appropriate for the division.
The show walk must be collected and smooth with no exaggeration in form or execution. The sequence of the footfall is rhythmic and cadenced. The Mountain Horse Pleasure Gait is an evenly-timed, four beat gait with the greatest speed, stride, collection and action in any division. There must be a distinct difference in the speed demonstrated at the Show Gait and the Pleasure Gait, although speed must not come at the expense of form and correct footfall.
The ability of the horse to demonstrate forward movement, with speed and action appropriate for the division, while remaining in correct form, is of primary importance at this gait.
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The Campus Equestrian. Off the Track to Over Fences. Melinda's Life with Horses Blog. Saddle and Strength. To see a Rocky Mountain Horse in action, click here. Modern day Rocky Mountain Horse: Today, the Rocky Mountain Horse is used mainly for trail riding, ranch work, endurance riding, pleasure riding and showing. Beginner - reasonably confident on a horse at a walk, rising trot and learning to canter.
Intermediate - confident and in control on a moving horse at a steady canter over even ground, but does not ride regularly. Strong Intermediate - an intermediate rider who rides regularly and is comfortable in the saddle for at least 6 hours per day. Advanced - All of the mentioned abilities, plus an independent seat, soft hands, confident and in control on a moving horse at a fast canter over uneven ground. Instruction - you're keen to learn or up-skill with dressage, jumping or horse training.
Exploratory Ride - accompanying a Globetrotting guide when they're road-testing a new ride destination. Beautifully furnished spacious tents with made-up beds and access to hot showers and camp toilets. We use cookies to offer you a better experience. The Rocky Mountain Horse has established characteristics: The horse must be of medium height from When the horse moves you can count four distinct hoofbeats, which produce a cadence of equal rhythm just like a walk:left hind, left fore, right hind, right fore.
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