A bit more on foundation appys and what the goals are
https://www.nwhorsesource.com/what-is-a-foundation-appaloosa/
https://spotted.horse/2016/06/04/the-breed-founders-toby-i-1936-1966/
Palouse Indian Sam hicks was a well known Appaloosa breeder…
https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/16043594/
From page 7 scroll down in the window.
A Lamb Palouse horse 1918 - behind many appaloosa pedigrees
http://sporthorse-data.com/d?i=10570734
On slaughtering Palouse horses: I stand corrected 1858:
I’m not sure if she strictly qualified for the foundation registry, but I had a cute little appy mare as a project horse. She was definitely the foundation type being posted here, and I had the same thought that she looked very much like an old style Morgan. She was very round without much wither, and finished right about 15.1. One thing that was distinct to this horse, is that she was pretty flighty and spooky when I first bought her, but right at the 30 day mark, it was like flipping a switch, and she suddenly decided I was trustworthy. After that, she was a piece of cake to train. This horse could not canter a circle to save her life when I first got her, but I had her doing decent 1st level dressage, trail riding and low jumps within about a year. She was made to be a kid’s horse or trail horse, and really didn’t have the desire to be much of a performance horse. She had wonderful feet and bone, and never any lameness problems while I had her.
Interesting! Definitely not Quarter Horses. The only Appys I’ve seen were the “modern” type which to my eye are basically spotted QHs. This is most enlightening.
I’ve had 2 registered Appaloosas. My first horse and my current mare. Both had/ have almost an exclusive Appaloosa pedigree. My gelding had TB somewhere and my mare has QH in one ancestor about 30 years ago. I don’t know if they would qualify to answer your question, but…
Both horses were/ are hardy and tough. Both mine were/are easy keepers with big healthy feet. Loads of character and personality and just seem to bond with their " person". Good minds and excellent work ethic . Both of mine displayed a bit of stubbornness at times.
Lovely to look at too despite the lack of mane & tail. Neither displayed the bulging forehead that seemed to be associated with them back in the 70’s. ( thank goodness). Not built like a QH and have a nice fluid stride.
My breed of choice. Doesn’t matter what the background is. Even my grade ones were worth owning.
I agree with everyone who says they are SMART, tough and sound. Also especially agree with their uncommon sense of justice-- they have a reputation as being “stubborn,” but I just think they have a better sense of self-preservation and fairness than other horses. IE: they don’t work well being forced into something. They are all individuals, but the ones I’ve had love having a job with a clear routine or set of boundaries, and can be counted on 100% in a pinch to act according their responsibilities-- they recognize there’s a job to do, and they are keen to do it. I have some QH Appies too, who seem to have that same stubborn attitude, but none have proven to be as smart or surefooted, in my opinion.
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