Mountain Pleasure
Animal identity

Recognize what makes this population itself.

The Mountain Pleasure Horse Association formed in 1989 to preserve the horses' type, natural gait and temperament. Its early use of blood typing, followed by DNA parentage testing, is part of the registry history. The four-beat intermediate gait is described as maintaining a regular rhythm across speeds. The breed remains distinct from the closely related Rocky Mountain Horse.

Appearance introduces the animal; a registry standard explains a documented breeding population. A photograph, color or familiar informal name alone cannot establish every individual’s membership.

Recorded roles

Gaited Riding

Adult Weight

900-1100 lbs.

Temperament

Docile

Experience Level

Novice

Adult Height

14.2-16 hands

Reference values from the breed’s conservation profile. Weight describes a reference animal, not a universal feeding or fitness target. Temperament varies with breeding, individual experience and handling.