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Appaloosa Sport horse
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Appaloosa Sport horse

Country Of Origin United States
History and Background The Appaloosa Sport Horse was created in the USA with the intention of creating a European style sport horse with the bold appaloosa colouring.
This cross was achieved by crossing Appaloosa coloring with the athletic qualities of Trekehners. The result is a beautifully colored animal, larger & with finer lines than the original appaloosa.
To register with the Appaloosa Sport Horse Association animals must possess either a recognizable appaloosa coat pattern; mottled skin and white sclera and/or striped hooves; or proof that one parent was a characteristic appaloosa.
Use Today Pleasure horses, Show horses, Eventing horses
Colour Appaloosa colour patterns
Characteristics Head is erect and attractive
Display characteristic white sclera and speckled mouth
Neck is long and well-arched
Shoulder is oblique and withers high
Back is long with rounded croup
Muscular hindquarters
Elegant and strong legs
Personality and Temperament Appaloosa Sport horses are strong and willing, that are good team players, who are tenacious and tough.
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