- State Seal
- State Animal
- State Flag
- State Fossil
- State Mineral
- State Rock
- State Tree
- State Aquatic Animal
- State Song
- State American Folk Dance
- State Bird
- State Floral Emblem
- State Insect
- State Musical Instrument
- State Capitol
- State Tree Nut
- State Fish
- Missouri Day
- State Horse
- State Grape
- State Dessert
- State Dinosaur
- State Amphibian
- State Game Bird
- State Grass
- State Invertebrate
- State Reptile
State Symbols of Missouri
The State Horse
On June 4, 2002, the Missouri fox trotting horse became Missouri's official state horse. Missouri fox trotters were developed in the rugged Ozark hills of Missouri during the early 19th century. Bloodlines can be traced from early settlers to Missouri from the neighboring states of Kentucky, Illinois, Tennessee and Arkansas. The distinguishing characteristic of the fox trotter is its rhythmic gait, in which the horse walks with the front feet and trots with the hind feet. This gait gives the rider a smooth gentle ride. (RSMo 10.140)