Bilbo has the disposition that people dream of in a horse. Rocky/Kentucky Mountain Horses are already celebrated for their gentle, willing nature, but Bilbo takes that reputation to another level. He is one of the kindest, easiest horses we've ever had the pleasure of putting under saddle. He’s honest, forgiving, confident, and naturally people oriented. He is a horse that I’ve felt I could trust from day one.

When it comes to personality, you’ll wonder if Bilbo is a distant relative of Mister Ed. He has a big personality and is full of character. He is genuinely curious—where many horses might react first, Bilbo wants to investigate. His curiosity and confident nature make him an absolute joy to train.

As if his exceptional disposition weren't enough, Bilbo is an absolute showstopper. He is a striking chocolate silver dapple with a rich, dark coat set off by a snow-white mane and tail. He has one of the brightest white manes and tails I have ever seen! Unlike many silver dapples that fade significantly with the seasons, Bilbo stays richly colored year-round. During the summer, his coat remains deep and dark while developing beautiful dapples that shimmer in the sunlight. In the winter, he becomes so dark he nearly appears black, making his brilliant white mane and tail stand out even more.

Wherever he goes, Bilbo is the horse people ask about. Whether he's tied at the trailhead, walking through town, or standing at an event, he consistently draws compliments and starts conversations. Combined with his balanced build and exceptional disposition, Bilbo is every bit as beautiful as he is enjoyable to ride.

When it comes to movement, Bilbo can do it all. He has a very smooth walk that I can comfortably ride all day. When it comes to gait, he has a few different gears. He has an easy, relaxed gait around 4–6 mph that's perfect for a casual ride, but he can also move into a faster gait of up to 9 mph when you want to cover ground. His different gears and movements make him a truly fun horse to ride—you can spend the day exploring, cruising along, or simply enjoying the variety he offers. While we've preferred to enjoy his gait, Bilbo can also trot if you ask him to. It's not something we've specifically developed or encouraged, but it is there for someone looking for a horse that could transition between gaited and non-gaited shows and activities. To top it all off, Bilbo has a beautiful, rocking-chair canter and picks up both leads with ease.

Under saddle, Bilbo is light, responsive, and a pleasure to ride. He stops off of your seat, neck reins, knows leg cues, and yields both his hindquarters and forequarters. He also side passes, and will even sidepass to the mounting block to pick you up or drop you off as well. We even taught Bilbo to fetch objects on cue, a trick he genuinely enjoys performing! Drop your hat or glove, and he will happily pick it up and hand it to you.