Rocky Mountain Horses are like potato chips, you can't have just one. With their smooth gait, friendly, laid back, people oriented dispositions, they are the ultimate equine companions; often being referred to as the Golden Retrievers of the horse world. They excel in many different disciplines including but not limited to: trail obstacles, endurance, competitive trail, dressage, cowboy mounted shooting, western events and driving but the list goes on. Rockies can come in any solid color, but the signature color is chocolate (silver black) with a flaxen/white mane and tail. They also come in a variety of body types from a leaner, taller build, to a shorter stocky build.

Our goal at High Country Rockies is to produce horses with good bone, a stocky build, a flashy, natural gait and that sought after, quiet disposition. Rocky Mountain Horses are listed as threatened on the livestock conservancy list. There are only 26,000 registered Rockies. That number includes horses that have passed away since registration and haven't been reported to the registry. The rate of registration has been declining since 2002, and there are less than 1,800 members in the Rocky Mountain Horse Association (RMHA). These numbers are alarming. We hope we can help improve these statistics by trying to do our part to spread the word about Rockies out West by participating in western events, Expos, parades etc.

Brief History: The history of the Rocky Mountain Horse stems from verbal histories and stories passed through generations, not written documents. The breed originated in Kentucky during the 1800's, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The existence of these first founding horses in the region were a well kept secret. There was no need for documentation as they were being developed for personal use as utility horses, fitting the needs of many from postmen to doctors to plowing small fields. They were bred to be sure footed, smooth, hardy and possessed incredible stamina. Sam Tuttle is known as the founding father to the Rocky Mountain Horse breed. He kept a herd of about 30-40 horses. His primary stallion was Tobe. All who encountered or rode Tobe were impressed by his gentle temperament and smooth gait. Tobe sired many horses before his death at the age of 37, which as we close this brief history we point out one more impressive trait, longevity!