Appaloosa Horse Club
Appaloosas are considered courageous, intelligent, and independent (bred this way because they were originally war horses)They are sometimes too smart for their own good and become stubborn or mischievous (many people compare their personalities to that of an AQH)
Similar to the conformation and types of AQH, The Appaloosa are known for being muscular and well built, with a sloping shoulder, short back, well-defined head and stocky, athletic build. They have a clean, well-built body and neck, as well as strong, muscled hindquarters and legs. Hunter-types are typically taller with a slimmer build and more streamlined look. These types tend to resemble thoroughbreds, and are more popular in english disciplines. they have longer legs and a softer appearance. These types of They are famed for their incredible speed and are the fastest type of horse in the world, some reaching 50 mph over the quarter-mile. this type was influenced more heavily than stock types by the thoroughbred blood that was introduced to the breed over the past century. Stock-types are typically more muscular and more compact than their hunter counterpart. They are famous for their cow sense and athletic ability as a ranch horse. They have excellent stamina, a stocky, sturdy build and make a versatile and athletic western mount. Many stock-type quarter horses excel in western disciplines in show, such as western pleasure, barrel racing, reining, western dressage, cutting and other western events. Halter-types are bred for halter showing, nothing more. They are typically over-muscled and sometimes are poorly conformed, and as such are not accepted in the Jorvik Studbook Association, as the goal of the association is to promote athletic and well-built horses.
Today, the beautiful spotted horse is one of the most beloved of American horse breeds and can be found throughout the world, excelling in disciplines including western pleasure, games, working cow horse and dressage. Appaloosas are prized for their easy-going dispositions and their reliability as family horses.
Similar to the conformation and types of AQH, The Appaloosa are known for being muscular and well built, with a sloping shoulder, short back, well-defined head and stocky, athletic build. They have a clean, well-built body and neck, as well as strong, muscled hindquarters and legs. Hunter-types are typically taller with a slimmer build and more streamlined look. These types tend to resemble thoroughbreds, and are more popular in english disciplines. they have longer legs and a softer appearance. These types of They are famed for their incredible speed and are the fastest type of horse in the world, some reaching 50 mph over the quarter-mile. this type was influenced more heavily than stock types by the thoroughbred blood that was introduced to the breed over the past century. Stock-types are typically more muscular and more compact than their hunter counterpart. They are famous for their cow sense and athletic ability as a ranch horse. They have excellent stamina, a stocky, sturdy build and make a versatile and athletic western mount. Many stock-type quarter horses excel in western disciplines in show, such as western pleasure, barrel racing, reining, western dressage, cutting and other western events. Halter-types are bred for halter showing, nothing more. They are typically over-muscled and sometimes are poorly conformed, and as such are not accepted in the Jorvik Studbook Association, as the goal of the association is to promote athletic and well-built horses.
Today, the beautiful spotted horse is one of the most beloved of American horse breeds and can be found throughout the world, excelling in disciplines including western pleasure, games, working cow horse and dressage. Appaloosas are prized for their easy-going dispositions and their reliability as family horses.
Breed Facts:
Height: 142 - 162 cm
Accepted Colours:
At least one of of the following characteristics:
Showing Bridle: western bridle or western showhalter
Height: 142 - 162 cm
Accepted Colours:
- chestnut, bay, black
- grey gene
- cream, pearl, champagne and dun gene
- Roan
- Overo (Frame, Splash White, Sabino)
- Tobiano
- Appaloosa patterns (leopard, snowflake, blanket, etc)
At least one of of the following characteristics:
- Spotted Coat
- Mottled Skin (may appear everywhere, some places, or none)
- Scelera (may appear in both eyes, one, or none)
- Striation of hooves (may appear in all hooves, some hooves, one, or none)
Showing Bridle: western bridle or western showhalter
Registered Stallions:
Horses marked with an Y in front are available for breeding at all time, X means only through applications and N marks currently unavailable. The number at the end are the amount of points scored.