Missouri Fox Trotter

The Missouri Fox Trotter is an American breed of horse which is named after its unusual gait and smooth movement. It is described as “walking with the front feet and trotting with the hind." It is a unique four beat gait. It was bred in the Ozark Mountain foothills in the 19th century, and used by settlers who valued its smoothness. The Missouri Fox Trotter is also known for its stamina and soundness. They come in most equine coat colors, including Chestnut, sorrel, bay, black, palomino, buckskin, champagne, silver, cremello, perlino, and pinto. but do not exhibit Appaloosa coloring. They are generally medium-height, between 14.3 and 16.2 hands. Today, the breed is still popular in Missouri, as well as elsewhere. There are over 52,000 registered horses in the USA, Canada, Austria, and Germany. They are very popular with forest rangers and pleasure riders.