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The American Appaloosa originated in the palouse Valley.The nez Perce Indians were known for the amazing spotted horses they bred for their tribal herds.These horses were the Appaloosas.

This Palouse Valley is where Idaho, Oregon and the state of Washingtons' corners meet.this is in the far Northwest corner of The USA.(Check out the meet kaya series from American girl Doll-it tells the story of a nez perce girl ,her Appaloosa(a very good and accurate source on the horses),and a wolf she aids)

visit:http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/30408/Appaloosa

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