Some also show ragged edges and isolated over type spots on basically Tobiano type markings. Any horse, regardless of background may be registered, providing the horse is spotted and exhibits a saddle gait, which may be a flat walk, running walk, pace, rack or combination of all gaits. Horses complying with color and gait requirements may be registered as a National Spotted Saddle Horse. Currently, the National Spotted Saddle Horse Association has a registration special in progress. With the annual membership fee, each member receives one free registration on a foal of the year the membership is paid for.
Many owners choose to keep their filly colts which crop out solid for use in their breeding program.
Closely resembles a smaller, slightly stockier Tennessee Walking Horse. Straight to slightly convex. Wide set, soft expression. Long, sloping, and well muscled. Withers high, fine and extending well into back.