Canadian Sport Horse

Family: Equidae

Description
The Canadian Sport Horse Association stated aim is "to ensure production and promotion of a sound, solid horse, with a good disposition, capable of competing successfully in the Olympic Disciplines at all levels of competition." These horses can be bay, dark brown, chestnut, grey, pinto, palomino or black.
This sport horse should stand 16 hands or larger, with good proportion and a balanced look. They have a deep broad chest, a long sloping shoulder, well defined hind quarters, and solid knee and hock joints low to the ground with a good sized foot appropriate to the size of the horse. They should have naturally balanced movement with sufficient step to track up or overstep. They should demonstrate a good bascule when jumping with elevated front end and a powerful push from the hindquarters.

Horse Care and Feeding
The Canadian Sport Horse will do well in a show barn environment. They thrive on exercise and discipline, and do well in a box stall with daily turn out. They tend to be big eaters, and require a balanced diet with plenty of fresh hay and grain, without excessive carbohydrates. Vitamin and mineral supplements should be included as well, in accordance with the size of the horse.