10 F.A.Q.'s about Rocky Mountain Horses 1. Q: What is a Rocky Mountain Horse? A: A Rocky Mountain Horses is a rare breed that developed on the plantations of the South but is deeply rooted in breeds such as the Spanish Mustang, Icelandic Horse and the Barb. This breed almost became extinct and was recovered by a stallion used for trail rides in the Appalachian Mountains, Old Tobe. Tobe known for his extremely calm temperament, superb conformation and excellent overall characteristics made his offspring highly sought after. 2. Q: What is a Gaited Horse? A: A Gaited horses is a type of horse with a naturally developed stride made to create a smooth effortless ride for the horse as well as for the rider. 3. Q: What makes a Rocky better than other breeds of horses? A: Rockys not only can walk, trot, and canter like all other horses but they also have an ambling gait which means that at all times (fast or slow) there is contact on the ground with one foot, creating a non-jarring, non-bouncing smooth massaging ride for the rider. 4. Q: When do you start training? A: The babies are born in pasture with minimal human contact, we let the horses be horses in pastured herds until two years old, then we bring them in for our Natural Training Program. 5. Q: Do I have to have special training for my Rocky? A: Special training is not needed. We train using Natural Training techniques rooted in the Parelli methods. 6. Q: Do Rockies require special equipment or modified shoes? A: Rockys are no different than other horses in the sense that you can use English, Western or Australian tack on your Rocky Mountain Horse, also special shoes or trimming is not required when owning a Rocky. Rockies have some of the strongest feet compared to all other horses and are very sturdy and sure footed. 7. Q: Do I ride a gaited horse differently from non-gaited horses? A: Yes, riding in gait is slightly different from riding at a walk, trot or canter. We offer a free lesson in gait as well as handling your new gaited partner when you purchase a Rocky Mountain Horse from Mountain Magic Ranch. 8. Q: What makes a Rocky different form other gaited horses? A: Rocky Mountain Horses are strong, versatile, sound, don't have joint problems, have strong feet, large bones and the temperament of a Golden Retriever. They also excel in everything from the trail to the show ring. 9. Q: Why should I own a Rocky? A: Ever dreamed of owning the perfect horse? A horse that doesn't spook at leaves rustling in the wind, stands ground tied, is great with the farrier, stands for bathing, loves to be with you when you're just exploring the world, curious about new objects, walks when asked, stops when asked, gaits when asked, does what he/she is asked willingly and is a true partner to you! 10. Q: Why should I purchase a Rocky from Mountain Magic Ranch? A: Here at Mountain Magic Ranch we hand-pick our mares for individual stallions in our natural breeding herds, to ensure that you are getting the best temperament, disposition, conformation, size, color and gait that money can buy and at a very reasonable price. Water-crossing, side-passing and technical trail training with safety as our main focus make our Rockys the best trail horse possible. If this sounds like the horse you have been looking for, stop looking and come find your new best friend at Mountain Magic Ranch.
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We breed for temperament, gait, bloodlines that are proven to produce the best trail horses available, each with natural stamina, conformation and beauty.
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Montana's Mountain Magic RanchOwners: Dick Hartmann & Patricia HuemollerDirector of Training, Sales & Breeding: Darla NassifTrainers: Jessa Wilkening & Joe TurnerRanch Technicians: Randy Davis & Tom Nassif13208 Buffalo Jump Rd. Three Forks, MT 59752 Darla 406-980-0779 or Joe 559-760-8582Web: www.gaitedmtnhorses.com, E-mail: sales@gaitedmtnhorses.com 
Jessa Wilkening - I've lived in Montana for the last 15 years and recently graduated from Montana State University with a degree in Sociology. I've harbored a love of horses from the very first time I saw one grazing in a field as a child. My horse career has included trail riding, hunter/jumper competitions, and a bit of cross country and dressage and now I've been given the opportunity to play with horses and get paid for it under the guise of work. Every day at Mountain Magic Ranch I learn more as the horses I teach in turn teach me to understand them better. Since coming to Mountain Magic Ranch I've realized just how much I didn't know before and how much I have yet to learn from this wonderful Rocky Mountain Horse breed and from my great co-workers as well.
If you're having trouble deciding after looking them all over give Darla a call if you have any questions. We've got many more available options than can be fully listed on the official MMR