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Well the Appaloosa breed association acknowledges that not all 'Appy's' are born spotted due to genetics, so they have allowed solid colored Appy stock to breed and now participate in shows. so no they do not have to have spots, but without them most people would not realize what breed they are looking at, as most Appy's resemble Quarter horses here in the USA.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoAppaloosas have been bred to have a spotted coat; the most common version of this coat has a roan body color with a "blanket" of white with red/brown spots over their hindquarters. The spots develop as the foal's coat grows in and is due to their hair growing in different colors based upon their genes.
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∙ 13y agoIt's one of that breed's characteristics ~ like why one family would have all red hair, but another family would have all blue eyes.
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What are some appaloosa colorings?
Appaloosas are usually spotty horses. They can have white spots on brown. Black spots on white. Blanket pattern. Leopard spots... There are a huge amount more but these are the only ones i know. Hope this helps.
What is a horses called with spots?
Appaloosa (there is also another spotty breed called Knabstrup but they're not really Appaloosas)
What do appaloosas look like?
Though appaloosas are best known for having spots, they don't always. So long as the horse has all three of the following it can still be registered as an appaloosa: mottled skin somewhere on his body (usually the lips), white sclera, striped hooves.
What breed of horse has caramel and white spots?
This could be one of many different horse breeds. Paints, Appaloosas, Spotted Walking Horses are just a few.
What sports do appaloosas typically ride in?
western such as barral racing but that doesn't mean that appaloosas can't do English because im sure they can
What do you think about appaloosas?
they are the most beautiful horses out there you might not think so but i do and when i get a horse some day that is the horse i want more than any other. Some appaloosas don't have spots but they are still the most beautiful even without spots and i would know my step mom has an at least half appaloosa horse and she doesn't have spots at all. All she has is just a stripe going down her back just like her mom and i love her soooooo much. so I'm giving a shout out to all those appaloosa riders out there to say that you rock and that you should keep riding because i know when i get one i won't be able to stop. peace out yall.
What are appaloosas best at?
Dressage, showjumping and reining.
How long is an Appaloosas tail?
An Appaloosas tail length is determined by genetics and how the horse is cared for.Many of the Appaloosas from older bloodlines have what is called a 'rat tail' as it has little to no hair on it, and what hair may be thee is typically thin, wispy and short.However modern Appaloosas tend to have fuller and longer tails thanks to the Quarter horse, Thoroughbred and Arabian blood that was introduced to the breed when it was being 're-created'.
Do Appaloosas mate?
Yes, just as all horses do.
What are an Appaloosa's enemies?
the appaloosas enemie is a tiger or a nanaloo
How tall are appaloosas at birth?
approx.36 inches high
What breeds of horses cannot have hoof black on their feet?
Appaloosas
