Buckskin Show Horses are specially colored horses that find a prominent place in racing. Here's everything you need to know about this horse breed.

Buckskin Show Horses - Horse Breed Facts

1. Breed Group:

   Color Breed

2. Height & Weight:

   Height can be from 14 to 17 hands; weight can be 1100 to 1500 pounds.

3. Coat:

   They have a smooth glossy coat, with minimum horsehair on their bodies.

4. Head & Neck:

   Head is triangular with an almost conical projecting snout; neck is severely muscled and shows prominent veins.

5. Body:

   Body is supple, and provided with good muscle structure. The shoulders are broad and withers are rounded.

6. Conformation:

   Skeleton contains 210 bones, the vertebral bones being the strongest and lubricated by synovia.

7. Colors:

   They are available in colors such as buckskin (the color of tanned deer hide with black points), dun, red dun, grulla and brindle.

8. Gait:

   They can walk, trot, canter and gallop.

9. Popularity:

   They are very popular as race horses.

10. Registries:

    All buckskin show horses must be registered with the International Buckskin Horse Association.

Buckskin Show Horses - Horse Breed Origins

1. Country of Origin:

   Spain, USA, England.

2. Lineage/Bloodline:

   A pure breed of horses that were buckskin colored is supposed to have sired the buckskin show horse breed of today.

3. Historical Information:

   A segment of the buckskin show horses, i.e. the Norwegian Buckskin horses are so old, that their origins are a mystery to modern day zoologists.

Buckskin Show Horses - Horse Breed Defining Characteristics

1. Training Ease:

   These horses are fairly easy to train, but are better handled by professional jockeys. They are intelligent creatures.

2. Temperament:

   Buckskin show horses are cool-minded and obedient to their masters once they are tamed.

3. Child Friendly:

   Most animals of this breed get along well with children.

4. Behavior:

   Buckskin show horses are shy animals, but with adequate training they can be prepared for showing.

5. Riding Ease:

   It is fairly easy to ride a buckskin show horse.

6. Uses:

   This horse breed is generally used for competitive purposes and for purposes of exhibition.

Buckskin Show Horses - Horse Breed Concerns

1. Health Issues:

   They may suffer from tetanus if not vaccinated early. They are generally a healthy breed.

2. Feeding:

   They require a good diet, complete with grasses, legumes and shrubs.

3. Outfitting:

   They would look good with a full horse outfit, which should contain the saddle, bridle and tack.

Buckskin Show Horses - How to Choose a Horse Breed

1. What to Look for:

   Look for a buckskin show horse which has only the allowed colors. It should have a strong physique and a good temperament.

2. What you will Need:

   About 6 to 8 feet of stable space with a good field for exercising.