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I had always thought that the phrase "horse of a different color" originated in 1939 and became a part of pop culture when "Dorothy" on THE WIZARD OF OZ went to Oz and was shocked as she saw the horse pulling her carriage chance colors.
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What does Horse of a different feather mean?
It's typically a malapropism that is used to add a wry wrinkle to the speaker's overt disinclination to use either of the clichéd metaphors "horse of a different color" or "bird of a different feather." Also technically a catachresis used either wittingly or not to convey the speaker's opinion that something doesn't quite fit the norm of an object of its type.
What is the Name of a class of horse used for work?
The name of a class of horse used for work is a draught horse.
What is used to control a horse beginning with r?
To control a horse, a rein is used.
What is a sponge used for on a horse?
a sponge is used for washing a horse gently, but not grooming it, brushes or combs are used for that
What kind of horse did the native Americans first use?
Native Americans used mustangs and other escaped horses.
What was different about the horse Dorothy used in the city of oz?
The horse of a different color was portrayed in the original Wizard of Oz movie as an animal that changed color.
Was the horse of a different color the most expensive special effect in the movie 'The Wizard of Oz'?
Probably not. I heard that they colored the horse with with different jellos.
Is palomino a breed or color of horse?
The Palomino registry is a color registry. The horse must be the correct color to be registered with the breed. A horse can be a palomino and not a member of the breed, but the breed has only palomino colored horses in it. Palomino is a breed and a color although it is most often used as the color for example i have a Palomino Dun Appaloosa
What is the name of the old corny comedy movie that had a gag line A Horse Of A Different Color which showed a visual of a horse changing colors?
The horse of a different color was a character in The Wizard of Oz. It was a horse that continually changed colors. This is the most famous instance of that phrase being used, and it was an early film, but surely the phrase existed before than and was probably spoken in earlier films.
What are chestnut horses used for?
Chestnut is a color and doesn't mean anything really in regards to what a horse does or doesn't do. A chestnut colored horse can do anything a horse of any other color can do.
How do you choose a bridle for your horse?
Different disciplines suggest different types, how much you need to control your horse, and how your horse will be used.
What color is piebald?
Piebald is not really a color it is an effect. It is a mixture of blotches or patches of different colors, especially of black and white. The term is most often used in describing the colors) of a horse. The horse would be described as piebald if his colors were mottled; if his colors were patchy he would be called a pinto.
What are buckskin horses used for?
Buckskin is a color not a breed. There are buckskin Quarter Horses, Paints, ect. So the color of the horse has nothing to do with what they are used for.
What does Horse of a different feather mean?
It's typically a malapropism that is used to add a wry wrinkle to the speaker's overt disinclination to use either of the clichéd metaphors "horse of a different color" or "bird of a different feather." Also technically a catachresis used either wittingly or not to convey the speaker's opinion that something doesn't quite fit the norm of an object of its type.
Who had a horse named Thunder?
Thunder was used by Red Ryder. The famous horse has four white stockings and was jet black in color.
When was the first horse and buggy reported being used?
People have been using horse-drawn carriages since shortly after the invention of the wheel. The first horse and buggy was used in ancient Sumer.
Picture of the Cisco Kid's horse?
Cisco's horse was named Diablo (devil), but the part was allegedly played by at least three different horses. One was used for close-up work, another for fast action and stunt scenes, and I suppose the third was used for filler. Cisco's Mexican sidekick rode a horse named Loco (crazy). The Cisco Kid was the first television series to be filmed in color, which made identification of the equine stand-ins easier for devoted viewers.
