Are Appaloosas Warm-Blooded?

Group: Warmblood In the United States, the Appaloosa as a breed originated in the American West. It is descended from horses selectively bred by the Nez Perce Indians who lived near the Palouse river in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Is an Appaloosa a hot blood? American quarter horses, Appaloosas and Read more…

What Causes Appaloosa?

The Appaloosa coat is caused by a genetic mutation that results in an overabundance of pigment cells. This causes the horse’s coat to be mottled with spots, usually in a dark color on a white or light-colored background. Appaloosas come in a wide range of colors, from bay and black Read more…