Appaloosa horses were bred initially by the Nez Perce Indian tribe as a source of wealth and pride. Discover the history of appaloosa horses from a horseback riding instructor in this video on horse breeds.
Hi I am Teri Carter of Saddlebrook Stables in Castle Hayne, North Carolina, and today I am going to talk to you about the history of appaloosa horses. The appaloosa horse breed was basically began from the Nez Perce Indian tribe. They bred these horses for color; they were considered a great addition to their tribe, a source of wealth, a source of pride. And in today's industry there is actually a class called the heritage class that showcases this type of history to do with the appaloosa horse. This particular appaloosa is a very nice color configuration, and he has other characteristics of an appaloosa that make him an appaloosa. One of them is the mottled skin on his muzzle, another one is the stripped hooves, and another one is the fact that he has got a little bit of white around his eye, called white sclera. The appaloosa horse is renowned for its versatility, and capability, as well as its color, as well as its kind mind. The fact that it is easy to train, and easy to work with is also something that many breeders like to have within their barn. And that is the history of the appaloosa horse.
on March 1, 2012, 1:18 am