The Blazer Horse was developed by Neil Hinck from Star, Idaho. Having worked with many different breeds, he developed a vision for the qualities he wanted in his ideal horse. This vision took years of selectively breeding horses with unique and desirable characteristics.

Little Blaze was foaled in 1959 and fulfilled all of the qualifications. The smartest, strongest, easiest moving and gentlest horse Neil had ever ridden, Blaze became the foundation sire of the breed. With his stud duties completed at the age of 34, Little Blaze passed away at the ripe old age of 39 at the N/N Blazer Horse Ranch in Star, Idaho.

The registered Blazer is well known for its low maintenance costs (low feed and vet bills). Over the lifetime of a horse, this could result in significant savings of time and money. Adhering to nature's limit on a horse of 13 to 15 hands and 1,000 pounds makes this possible. As noted vertebrae paleontologist and author Dr. Deb Bennett states, "A horse over 15 hands did not exist until about 500 years ago."

Blazer Horses excel at ranch work, roping, cutting, jumping, speed eventing, endurance events, mountain and trail riding, pleasure riding, pulling, and other equine tasks. They can and will do just about anything they are trained to do.

If you are interested in owning or knowing more about this rare and unique breed, please contact the Blazer Horse Association's office at (208) 286-7267.

Information in this breed profile is reprinted with permission from the Blazer Horse Association.  For more information, visit www.integrity.com/homes/lorenzo/bha.htm. Photo provided by Dawn Bello of Lonestar Blazers http://lonestarblazers.com/default.aspx