Gaines' Denmark (foaled 1851) was one of the most influential stallions in the development of the American Saddlebred.
| Gaines' Denmark | |
|---|---|
| Breed | American Saddlebred |
| Sire | Denmark |
| Grandsire | Hedgeford |
| Dam | Stevenson mare |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Country | United States |
| Color | Black |
Life edit
Gaines' Denmark was foaled in 1851. He was a black stallion with two white hind socks, sired by Denmark and out of a mare known as the Stevenson mare.[1] Gaines' Denmark sired four influential sons: Washington Denmark, Diamond Denmark, Star Denmark, and Sumpter Denmark. Upon the start of the American Civil War, Gaines' Denmark was put into a cavalry troop led by Confederate General John Hunt Morgan. Although Gaines' Denmark survived the war, he did not accomplish much as a sire after it. Prior to the war, he was used as a show horse. Today, he is considered one of the progenitors of the modern American Saddlebred.[2][3]
Sire line tree edit
References edit
- ^ Chas. l. Cook, Jr (4 March 2015). Historical Memories of American Saddlebred Visionaries. ISBN 9781935538097.
- ^ Hendricks, Bonnie L. (2007). International Encyclopedia of Horse Breeds. ISBN 9780806138848.
- ^ "United States Congressional serial set". 1903.
- ^ "Bureau of Animal Industry". 20 May 1903 – via Google Books.
- ^ Just the right horse: about
- ^ American Saddlebred
- ^ a b Gaines' Denmark sons and grandsons #1
- ^ Black Eagle Offspring
- ^ a b WORLD’S GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP FIVE-GAITED STAKE
- ^ Jewel Offspring
- ^ a b Gaines' Denmark sons and grandsons #2
- ^ Montrose: Saddlebred Beauty and Style
- ^ A Saddlebred stallion famous in two countries during his lifetime and beyond
- ^ King Lee Rose Offspring