Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse Association

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About the Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse Association

An Authentic Kentucky Tradition

For over 200 years, the saddle horse has lived in the hills and valleys of many parts of Kentucky. Originally bred by the mountain people for the demanding needs of farm life, the horse which had been secluded for many years became noticed and domesticated in the late 1980’s. Over the last 20 some years these

horses have become a highly sought after “pleasure horse” in all of Kentucky as well as around the world, for their easy going temperament, intelligence, versatility, willingness, and most notably, a smooth, natural 4-beat gait. Many members of long-time Kentucky families remember well the stories of the many extraordinary feats that were told about these horses by their grandfathers and great grandfathers around the dinner table. In 1989, Robert Robinson, Jr., a native of Irvine, Kentucky formed the Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse Association (KMSHA) to document and preserve the ancestry and rich heritage of the mountain saddle horse. In 2002 the Spotted Mountain Horse Association was formed, (a subsidiary of the KMSHA) to register mountain horses that had “spots” of white that were considered to much coverage for any of the existing mountain horse breeds, in order to meet their solid color standards. This Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse and the Spotted Mountain Horse breeds, each with their own distinctive characteristics and genetic DNA markers, are recognized by the University of Kentucky, Equine Parentage Testing and Genetic Research Center as their own unique breed of Horse. From its humble beginnings, and through its unwavering commitment to promote the breeds, the Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse Association and the Spotted Mountain Horse Association are growing (collectively KMSHA) both nationally and internationally.

Check out the photos from the KMSHA Trail Ride, June 13, 2026!
06/20/2026

Check out the photos from the KMSHA Trail Ride, June 13, 2026!

Get Those Pre-Entries In!Show Bill: http://kmsha.com/show_program/2026/KY_State_Championship_Show_Bill_2026.pdfPre-Entr...
06/18/2026

Get Those Pre-Entries In!

Show Bill: http://kmsha.com/show_program/2026/KY_State_Championship_Show_Bill_2026.pdf

Pre-Entry Form: http://kmsha.com/PDF/KMSHA_Pre-Entry_Form.pdf

New horse registrations (horse papers) must be in no later than Sunday, 6/21/26. Contact the office for questions.

Class List for the 2026 KMSHA Kentucky State Championship!

Get Those Pre-Entries In!

Show Bill: http://kmsha.com/show_program/2026/KY_State_Championship_Show_Bill_2026.pdf

Pre-Entry Form: http://kmsha.com/PDF/KMSHA_Pre-Entry_Form.pdf

New horse registrations (horse papers) must be in no later than Sunday, 6/21/26. Contact the office for questions.

06/15/2026

Next event: 2026 KMSHA Kentucky State Championship

Song Credit: Mik Fenn

Show Bill: http://kmsha.com/show_program/2026/KY_State_Championship_Show_Bill_2026.pdf

Class List for the 2026 KMSHA Kentucky State Championship!Get Those Pre-Entries In!Show Bill: http://kmsha.com/show_pro...
06/15/2026

Class List for the 2026 KMSHA Kentucky State Championship!

Get Those Pre-Entries In!

Show Bill: http://kmsha.com/show_program/2026/KY_State_Championship_Show_Bill_2026.pdf

Pre-Entry Form: http://kmsha.com/PDF/KMSHA_Pre-Entry_Form.pdf

New horse registrations (horse papers) must be in no later than Sunday, 6/21/26. Contact the office for questions.

Come ride with us tomorrow! And we are grillin’ burgers and hot dogs afterward!
06/12/2026

Come ride with us tomorrow! And we are grillin’ burgers and hot dogs afterward!

06/10/2026
Very proud of the contributions of the Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse to the heritage of Kentucky!
06/02/2026

Very proud of the contributions of the Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse to the heritage of Kentucky!

🌟As we celebrate Kentucky’s birthday, we’re shining a spotlight on a horse breed that traces its roots to the mountains of Eastern Kentucky.

The Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse (KMSH) was developed by local farmers seeking a dependable horse for both work and riding. Known for its smooth gait, calm temperament, and sure-footed nature, the breed remains an important part of Kentucky’s rich heritage!

Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse Association

06/02/2026

All the Proofs from the 2026 KMSHA Bluegrass Classic Day 2 (Saturday May 30th) are view-able and can be found at this link https://krvphotography.pixieset.com/ Please Do Not screen shoot or Use the proofs from the website on social media or for any personal use. Anyone interested in ordering or have any questions. Please feel free to message me here on Facebook. Thank You!

06/02/2026

All the Proofs from the 2026 KMSHA Bluegrass Classic Day 1 (Friday May 29th) are view-able and can be found at this link https://krvphotography.pixieset.com/ Please Do Not screen shoot or Use the proofs from the website on social media or for any personal use. Anyone interested in ordering or have any questions. Please feel free to message me here on Facebook. Thank You!

Day 2 is Publishing on the website and will be available soon.

Address

PO Box 436
Irvine, KY
40336

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16063934111

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