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Appaloosa Horse Breed Profile
The Appaloosa horse is a very ancient breed, and is depicted in cave paintings as far back as prehistoric times. Originally they existed in Persia, China and Egypt, and were later bred in Spain and developed into a riding horse. After being taken to Mexico in the 16th Century they then spread across North America.
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Origins: The Appaloosa is known to exist in prehistoric times in Persia, China and Egypt. Spotted horses were bred in Spain and developed into a riding horse and later taken to Mexico in the 16th Century and later spread across North America. They were developed into fast and agile horses by the American Indians. Horses were later captured by the US army and in 1938 the Appaloosa was recognized as a breed.
Characteristics: Broad head, compact body with short straight back, sloping shoulders, strong legs, sparse mane and tail. Smooth action.
Height: 14.1 to 15.2 hands
Color: Roan is the most usual coloring accompanying the white, although other colors occur. There are 6 main patterns even though each horse is unique.? Leopard is a white horse with colored spots Snowflake is colored with white spots Spotted Blanket is mainly colored with a white back and/or hindquarters on which there are colored spots. White Blanket has a light body with dark back and/or hindquarters.? Marble is colored at birth but fades to almost white as the horse ages except for some darker markings on the legs and face Frosted Tip is colored with pale or white spots on the loins and hips.
Personality: Courageous, but also docile
I suggest you find someone who actually knows something about horses to address the breed profile. We use 3 appaloosa's on our ranch to work cattle. I am breeding my mare to a 3 time World Champion cutting horse this spring. And he's an Appaloosa. They obviously opened a very old book to get their info. Sparse manes and tails are almost unheard of now. Endurance riders often use a Appaloosa. Smart, tough, and few injuries is what they get. Appaloosas can do it all. You better stick to cats and dogs if that's the kind of info your site offers. I think I'll pass on getting info from you in the future.
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