DJ
Well-Known Member
Hey all, for as long as I can remember I have always admired Appaloosas. There was a program on TV a few weeks back that really sparked my interest it was about an older lady who went in search of the "original" Appaloosa bloodline, it was based in New Zealand I think? and she went overseas to track down a horse she had seen on the TV to prove they were the first spotty horses.
After watching this, I went online to learn more, as you do, but just ended up more confused. It says on one of the sites that there are 4 things that make an Appy an Appy:
"The four identifiable characteristics are: coat pattern, mottled skin, white sclera, and striped hooves. In order to receive regular registration, a horse must have a recognizable coat pattern or mottled skin and one other characteristic"
So does having the above make it an Appaloosa by breed? Even if breeding is unknown? Or does it just make it an Appaloosa by colour?
I always thought if it was spotty, it was an Appaloosa by breed, but the more I`m looking into it, it seems you can have other breeds that have a spotty coat, is that an Appaloosa (breed) genetic throwback? (great great great grandad was an Appy) Or is it just that Appaloosa (spotty) is a type of colouring? (like you can have a bay Thoroughbred/Welsh/warmblood etc).
Ha ha ha, look I`ve talked myself round in a big circle already and I`m still confused, really hoping some one here is "In the know" and has the patience to explain it to me
Choice of wine, tea, biccits and cake for all who get to the end lol
After watching this, I went online to learn more, as you do, but just ended up more confused. It says on one of the sites that there are 4 things that make an Appy an Appy:
"The four identifiable characteristics are: coat pattern, mottled skin, white sclera, and striped hooves. In order to receive regular registration, a horse must have a recognizable coat pattern or mottled skin and one other characteristic"
So does having the above make it an Appaloosa by breed? Even if breeding is unknown? Or does it just make it an Appaloosa by colour?
I always thought if it was spotty, it was an Appaloosa by breed, but the more I`m looking into it, it seems you can have other breeds that have a spotty coat, is that an Appaloosa (breed) genetic throwback? (great great great grandad was an Appy) Or is it just that Appaloosa (spotty) is a type of colouring? (like you can have a bay Thoroughbred/Welsh/warmblood etc).
Ha ha ha, look I`ve talked myself round in a big circle already and I`m still confused, really hoping some one here is "In the know" and has the patience to explain it to me
Choice of wine, tea, biccits and cake for all who get to the end lol