Research topic: Appaloosa horse

Click to see an enlarged picture
Appaloosa horse. (Image by Ixitixel, GFDL)

Related pictures

Click to see an enlarged picture
Click to see an enlarged picture
Click to see an enlarged picture
Rate these pictures

Appaloosa horse

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Appaloosa horse , breed of light horse developed in the United States by the Nez Percé of Idaho from a horse that originated in Asia and was popular in Europe during the Middle Ages. Lewis and Clark found the breed in the possession of the Nez Percé in 1805. The Appaloosa is characterized by a spotted pattern of markings; it most commonly has solid-colored foreparts and small, dark, round or oval spots over the loin and hips. Famed for its intelligence, speed, stamina, and endurance, it is an outstanding stock and show horse of great popularity. It stands just over 14 hands (56... Read more
Appaloosa
Colour breed of horse popular in the U.S. It is said to have...descended from the horses of Spanish explorers. Appaloosas have several distinctive colour patterns...kg). Though light, they are also sturdy. Appaloosa Appaloosa Appaloosa Read more
Appaloosa
Ap·pa·loo·sa / ˌapəˈloōsə / • n. a horse of a North American breed having dark spots on a light background. Read more

Related research topics

Online videos

Appaloosa horse cutting Buffalo

Free newspaper and magazine articles

Free Article American beauty: Spots and all, the Appaloosa is the quintessential Western horse. (Best of the West).
Free Article `Appaloosa' rides Western film trend.(LIVING)(Movie review)
Free Article Genre films that break new ground: 'A Girl Cut in Two' is a thriller with surreal twists; 'Appaloosa' is an offbeat Western.(MOVIES)

For Students and teachers!

HighBeam Encyclopedia provides students and teachers facts, information, and biographies from verified, citable sources, including:

HighBeam Encyclopedia provides students and teachers facts, information, and biographies from verified, citable sources, including: