Calling all trail riders! The Missouri Fox Trotter is the perfect horse for you. This gaited breed is a popular choice for pleasure and endurance riders. They have ground-covering gaits and are very comfortable to ride. Their beauty and gentle nature allow them to be loved by many. Enjoy learning more about this fun breed!

Missouri Fox Trotter Facts

  1. This breed was developed in the Ozarks over a century ago. Pioneers and settlers from Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia brought their horses with them and created the Missouri Fox Trotter.
  2. In 2002, they were named the official state horse of Missouri.
  3. Everyone can enjoy one of these horses. They're known for their gentle disposition, comfortable gaits, versatility, and intelligence. 90% of them are owned by trail and pleasure riders.
  4. They come in a range of colors from palomino and buckskin to bay and gray. Some even have roan and pinto markings.
  5. The breed has a signature gait called the fox trot. The horse walks with their front legs and trots with their back ones. They can reach up to 10 mph in this gait. It's also very comfortable.

What a fun breed! The Missouri Fox Trotter is the total package.

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