Horse breed
Spotted coat legend

The Appaloosa, America's Spotted Horse of the Palouse Prairie

ApHC-registered
Origin
United States — Palouse Prairie, Idaho
Height
142–165 cm
Coat
All colours except fewspot patterns; characteristic spotted markings
Registry
Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC), studbook since 1938
Disciplines
Western riding, leisure, trail riding, endurance
Registration classes
Foundation Appaloosas (≥75% ApHC lineage)
Distinctive traits
Mottled skin, striped hooves, white sclera

What is Appaloosa?

The Appaloosa stands 142–165 cm tall and is defined by spotted coat patterns, mottled skin, striped hooves, and white sclera. It excels in Western Riding, leisure, trail riding, and endurance. The breed was developed in the Palouse Prairie region of Idaho, United States. The Appaloosa Horse Club has governed registration and studbook standards since 1938.

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Profile: Appaloosa

All figures are editorial reference values.
Origin
United States
Colours
alle außer Plattenschecken, charakteristische Schabrackzeichnung
Height
142–165 cm
Best for
Western riding, leisure, trail riding, endurance
Studbook since
1938
Population
Not quantified worldwide
Risk status
Not at risk

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