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GHGO is represented by many of the notable gaited horse breeds. We have put together a bit of information for you about each breed. Click on each section to read more.
 The breeds originated about 200 years ago in the hills of eastern Kentucky. One might say they are a “do it all kinda horse”. The Mountain Horse could pull a plow or cart, work cattle, be ridden by children to the fishing hole or ridden to town comfortably. They are intelligent and love human attention, often showing great affection for their owners. These horses have a lot of natural endurance. They are sure footed on rough ground and can cover a great distance without tiring. Because of their unique gait minimum effort is required by both horse and rider...Read more
 This kind and gentle horse has survived over a thousand years in the harsh yet beautiful terrain of Iceland. The Vikings once brought this horse to Iceland before a decree was issued there to ban further importation of live animals to the Island to prevent the outbreak of Plague. Presently the ban is still upheld and the breed remains completely purebred. Once a horse leaves Iceland, they are not allowed to return....Read more
 The Missouri Fox Trotting Horse is known best for the comfort if affords its rider. Loved as a trail horse, 90 percent of registered Missouri Fox Trotters are owned by people who use them for trail, competition and endurance, and pleasure riding. Acclaimed as a show horse the Missouri Fox Trotting horse is also recognized for its beauty and style in the show ring...Read more
 The Paso Fino is the oldest true native breed of horse in the Western Hemisphere. On his second voyage from Spain 500 years ago, Columbus transported the ancestors of the first Paso Fino horses. He brought with him a select group of mares and stallions to Santo Domingo, now the Dominican Republic. These horses were a mixture of Barb, Andalusian and a now extinct Spanish breed prized for it’s unique, naturally smooth saddle gait. They became the foundation stock for the conquistadors who used them in the conquest, exploration and development of the Americas. The offspring of these horses would beget clans of horses unique to the Americas, one of which became known as Los Caballos de Paso Fino “The horse with the fine steps”...Read more
 The Peruvian Horse is a truly unique breed of horse but only during the past ten years has it been well known in Canada. In Peru, they have been cherished and selectively bred for centuries. The ancestors of the present day Peruvian Horse came with the explorers and was of Andalusian, Friesian, Barb and Spanish Jennet blood. These horses were largely credited by historians with the fall of the centuries old Inca Empire as they gave the Conquistadors a distinct advantage over the natives. Horses were reportedly so valuable that many were shod with silver and young foals were carried by porters in hammocks during the long, forced marches. ...Read more
This equine member of the light breeds is no mystery horse nor is there anything of magic or difficulty in understanding his makeup. The agreeable temperament of the Tennessee Walking Horse, together with the smooth and easy gaits he performs, has caused him to be in much demand...Read more
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