Choctaw horse

The Choctaw Horse is a horse breed from the state of Mississippi in the United States that was originally used by the Choctaw tribe of Native Americans. To the Choctaw, this particular breed of horse was symbolic of wealth, glory, honor, and prestige. They were also used for barter. This breed is rare.

Characteristics

They range in height from 13.2 to 14.2 hands (54 to 58 inches, 137 to 147 cm) high and come in all colors, although pinto patterns are the most common. They closely resemble Mustangs. They are stocky, strong, and have great stamina. Their heads have a straight profile. They have full manes and tails.

Uses

They are very "cowy" horses, meaning that they have great cow sense and excel when working with cattle. They are smart, energetic horses and are strong and sturdy enough to be pack horses. They are very agile, making them suitable for the faster western events.

References

• The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of Horses and Ponies by Catherine Austen, Sarah Gorrie, Pippa Roome, and Nicola Jane Swinney published by Flame Tree Publishing, 2008

External links

• Sponenberg article
• Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture
• ALBC
• Southwest Spanish Mustang Association

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