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∟Horse Breeds A-Z: Appaloosa "The Spanish introduced horses to Mexico in the 1500s, and spotted horses have been depicted in images as far back as prehistoric cave paintings. However, it wasn’t until the 1700s when horses first reached Northwest America that horses with Appaloosa coloring gained recognition in the United States. The Nez Perce tribe of American Indians helped propel this recognition. Originally sedentary fishers, the Nez Perce tribe soon discovered the mobility and power that horses could bring. With their yet-unnamed Appaloosa horses, they soon became notorious for their hunting skills and craftsmanship. In reference to the Palouse River nearby, settlers began referring to the spotted Nez Perce horses as “a Palouse Horse,” later “Palousey,” “Appalousey” and eventually “Appaloosa.” The Nez Perce war of 1877 resulted in the Appaloosa herds being dispersed throughout the West. The Appaloosa horses’ flashy coats soon caught the eye of the public, and they grew in popularity. The Appaloosa Horse Club was chartered in 1938 to preserve and improve the Appaloosa breed. In 1975, the Appaloosa horse was officially named the Idaho state horse. Today, Appaloosas can be found at gaming events, horse shows and on the trail.” - Horse Channel Photo Credits: [x] [x] [x]

∟Horse Breeds A-Z: Andalusian "The Andalusian is right up there with the Arabian when it comes to purity & length of bloodline. Easily the grandfather of modern horse breeds, Andalusian blood influences almost every breed known today. The Andalusian horse is known by many different names including Iberian Saddle/ War horse, Jennet, Lusitano, Alter Real, Carthusian, Spanish Horse, Portuguese, Peninsular & Castilian. They are officially known as the Purebred Spanish Horse & have long been considered to embody perfection when it comes to horseflesh. Early in the 20th century breeding trends changed in Spain & the traditional Spanish animals lost even more footing. Since then they have made a slow comeback. The modern Andalusian wasn’t exported from the country until 1962 at which time they made their way to Australia & the Americas (again). During the 21st century this handsome breed is on the rise & continued growth is expected. Their popularity worldwide is undeniable & their history is entwined with that of the people who have kept their bloodlines alive." -TheEquinest photos [x] [x]

"Also called Transbaikal, Native Turkish Pony or Turk, this pony is the most common Turkish breed. They are known for their speed, endurance & robust nature. The Anadolu breed comes from Turkey and draws on the blood of several breeds from ancient times, such as the Arabian & Akhal-Teke, although their bloodlines are ancient in their own right. The Turkish people have always had a need for this versatile native pony in farm work, as pack animals & for transportation. This breed also requires little care, making them easy to own almost anywhere in the country.” -TheEquinest

∟Horse Breeds A-Z: American Paint Horse "The paint is a performance type color breed & are often bred exclusively for their spotted pattern. Crosses to gaited, pony or draft breeds are not recognized by the registry, only Thoroughbred or Quarter Horse bloodlines are allowed. The first paint horses in American are thought to have been brought over from Spain, where record of their existence stretches back to 700 A.D. These spotted horses were prized by many Native American tribes who dutifully bred them for their spots. Later during the 19th century as Quarter horses came west, the two collided & more color was introduced to the stock type Quarter horses." -TheEquinest

Hunter Type The hunter type also relies more on early Thoroughbred influences & tend to be even slimmer than even their racing counterparts. In the English show ring, their speed, athletic ability & agreeable nature makes them a natural choice." -TheEquinest

∟Horse Breeds A-Z: American Mustang "The American mustang symbolizes the freedom of the wild west in North America. The word mustang comes from the Spanish word mestena which is roughly translated as a group of wild horses. The Mustang is a descendant of Spanish horses introduced in the 16th century by Spanish conquistadores. These imported horses formed wild herds after the Spanish conquests & continued to reproduce with local animals. Their bloodlines carry Barb, Jennet & Andalusian influence." -TheEquinest

∟Horse Breed A-Z: American Albino Horse "Albinism is fatal in equines, a pure albino is a result of lethal white genes from both parents & will rarely live past birth. American Albino (also called American Cream & White & American Cream Draft) horses are pure white, but not actually albino genetically. The ancestry of Old King is not known, but he was thought to have been of Arabian or Morgan descent due to confirmation similarities. He was initially bred to Morgan mares & in 1936 the American Albino registry was created to track his bloodlines & breeding records." -Equinest