Discover how American Saddlebreds evolved from Revolutionary War horses to show ring stars, and how a specific genetic mutation enables these elegant animals to perform their distinctive five gaits that captivate audiences.
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The American Saddlebred represents something uniquely American—taking diverse influences and creating something entirely new and exceptional from a rare genetic gift that allows them to perform five distinct gaits.
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Teach me about saddlebreds and how they became 5 gated
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