Appaloosa photo profile canvas print

The versatile, intelligent Appaloosa is the oldest recognisable breed in the world. Spotted horses are featured in prehistoric cave paintings dating back 20,000 years. Archaeological and historical records show the ancient Chinese Emperors describing them as "Heavenly Horses," and in 17th and 18th century Europe, aristocrats prized them highly as mounts. The modern account of the Appaloosa horse is intertwined with the history of the American Native Indian. In particular the Nez Perce tribe of what is now Northeast Oregon. The Nez Perce acquired the horses in approximately 1710 and quickly became superb horsemen. They developed horses of exceptional quality by practicing selective breeding, the only Native American tribe to do so. The best stallions were used for breeding, the lesser quality males were castrated.