The American Saddlebred
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29 April 2013
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The American Saddlebred began developing in the 1700's by crossing the Narragansett Pacer ( a small, hardy horse that was naturaly gaited and very comfortable to ride ) with the imported Thoroughbreds, which the colonists began importing from England in the early 1700s. By 1776 an all-purpose riding horse, commonly called the American Horse, was recognized as a definite type. It was a practical horse, as well as one of great elegance. These animals retained the easy gaits and stamina of the Narraganset Pacer with the addition of Thoroughbred size and quality.
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Chris Dawson, Jacksboro, Texas, claimed the NRCHA Stakes Open Championship at the South Point Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, Nev., aboard his own horse, Travelin Jonez (Smart Chic Olena x Travelin With Sass x Travalena). Dawson piloted the 5-year-old stallion to a 664.5 composite score (221 herd/218 rein/225.5). "Everything just came together. It was unbelievable," Dawson said.
