Since 1995 we are dedicated to this hobby, where “only breed the best horses Appaloosas origins of the U.S. and fully accredited by the Appaloosa Horse Club USA“.
THE HORSE APPALOOSA
The Appaloosa horse breed is America’s original Palouse Valley, northwest of the United States, through the work of the Indians of the Nez Perce tribe. This breed is one of the most popular of the United States, is usually required as a horse all-purpose chair.
BRIEF HISTORY
The term “Appaloosa” is derived from the name of the Palouse River. The Appaloosa was developed by the Indians of the Nez Perce tribe in the eighteenth century, using as basis the horses imported by the Spanish conquerors. The Nez Perce were skilled horse breeders and applied a strict selection policy. The result was a work horse and practical feature that had the additional advantage of its color.
In 1876, the tribe and their horses were almost exterminated in the United States troops conquered their territories. In 1938, the race got to be resurrected with the foundation of the Appaloosa Horse Club of Moscow, Idaho.
PATTERNS OF LAYER
The Appaloosa stands out for its speckled coat, which can respond to a general scheme mottled, leopard, consisted in dark spots white on a deep, completely white, clear spots on a deep dark, spots in groups and present them rooms only.
Others are Dun, white over back and hips, and the Frosty the white mane of dark. The base color is the most policy Palomino, although it accepts whatever the color combinations that are inside of some of the types mentioned above.
One thing is true: two Appaloosas never are equal.
MORPHOLOGY
As for the Appaloosa horse’s skin, the lips and genitalia, are spotted. Their helmets usually have light and dark vertical lists, states that helmets with these characteristics are more resistant. their manes and tails are often sparsely populated, this feature is favored to avoid becoming entangled in the thorns. As for his eyes, is characteristic white sclera in humans.
Animal is a compact between 1.47 cm and 1.57 cm tall, with powerful hindquarters. Very agile and extremely treatable, has speed and nerve. It is also a good jumper. His limbs are very well set and strong. As for your neck, your longitude is given to the body. The cross is well defined and the inclination of the back ensures a long and free air.
Horse head is small and well set, with straight profile and pointy ears.
This breed is used as a horse ranch and recreation, as well as competing in western pleasure, reining, jumping, raid and denim is a versatile breed.
There is some variation in the type often crosses the Quarter Horse.
It’s a race who by nature is strong, active and extremely friendly temperament.
Speed, strength, intelligence and good nature make the Appaloosas are highly valued today.
Therefore make the Appaloosa horse for an excellent free time.