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The way this one traces back to the Chickasaw Indians and Virginia settlers is what sold me—it’s a real piece of American history, not just a generic horse profile. The detail on the breed’s origins is solid and makes it easy to picture how they were shaped back then.

I’ve been riding for years, and this Quarter Horse’s calm, steady temperament is exactly what I needed for long trail rides. The lineage from such an old American breed gives me confidence in its stamina and surefootedness.

I was a bit worried the color wouldn't be as rich as the photos, but the sooty bay coat is exactly that deep, dark shade I hoped for. It charges fast enough to get me back on the trail in about 40 minutes.