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Re: [RC] [RC] appys - Merry WicklundHi Karen,
Oops, thats what I get for relying on memory. The dun/buckskin IS eligible for registration in the Foundation Appaloosa Horse Registry (FAHR) www.foundationapp.org . However, dun is a dilute, as is buckskin. The dilute gene will not produce the desired color contrast that we prefer. There are 'foundation' Appy breeders that like the dun/buckskin and do breed for that. To each his own.
Some Appaloosa history buffs think that they did originate from the early spanish horses. I am not sure about them and the dun factor. Others think they migrated from Russia or northern Europe. The Nez Perce tribe of the Pacific NW were, I believe, the only ones that had these spotted horses. White horses with black spots were also found in Europe and Africa. The ancestors of our leopard appys? I am far from an expert here. There is also a story that a Leopard horse was swimmed (swam, swum?) to the shores of the Pacific Northwest from a ship (can't remember from where.Europe, I think). He was used for breeding for several years, the ship returned and he was swimmed back. The book "The Ghost Wind Stallion" is a fascinating read. Lots of interesting information on foundation Appys on the FAHR website also.
The Arab/Appy cross is a good one, especially for distance riding. But it is not considered to be foundation. See the FAHR website for the appaloosa to appaloosa bloodline requirement. Why not go with a true foundation Appy? Our stallion, Pratts Toby IV is 17 years old and competing in CTR after not being ridden since he was started as a 3 yr old. He has not lost any points on p&r in his 6 rides. Can you imagine what he could have done as a young horse? Check him out on our website: www.hurricaneranch.net .
Merry
Karen Sullivan <greymare56@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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