>>> The original SSH was under 13 to 15 hands! Same with all the mountain >>> horses.
I can't remember the last time I saw an under-15H RMH in this area. I see a lot that are 16-ish H, and many with toothpick legs. Once a breed becomes the breed du jour in an area, here come the show trends! I think the RMH became "cool" here about 12-15 years ago. Amazing how much difference you can see in such a short time. They just closed their stud books about that time, so there is a lot of TWH and other gaited blood in the "breed" now. Karen Thomas, NC
