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Why do a lot of people hate Appaloosas? Curious...

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#1 ·
I don't understand why these terms are so commonly used when talking about Appys:

"small or pink eyes"

"weird patterns"

"plain ugly"

I take a lot of interest in Appaloosas. Almost EVERY horse I have the oppurtunity to have was an Appy. I see nothing ugly about them. Like Blu for example, people say he looks like an alien. :(

I see nothing wrong with horses with patterns. Also, Appys do not have small eyes. They just show the whites like humans do.

Sure people say paints and pintos are beautiful but some have pink eyes too....



 
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#28 ·
after numerous attempts, i finally got pictures off my ipod onto my computer YAY :D

Here's a picture of my boyfriend's app. He has a wonderful temperment, his coat isn't crazy (for being a leopard app), he has a long tail and mane!!!




im so glad i was finally able to get it to work! Go me!
 
#29 ·
aww what a cutie! ya a horse at my old barn was a huge appy or he looked big 2 me whne i was i was that young. he had 2 of been maybe 16h or 15.3 idk .but he was a great horse, loved ppl & jumped around 4ft
 
#31 ·
Apps are probably my favorite breed. Ive grown up around them and have been extremly successful. Not only at the App shows with my appaloosas but also in the A rated hunter/jumper arena and in Barrels. I'd have to say one of the greatest joys in my life are taking my Apps to Hunter shows and watching the owners of the warmbloods and etc sneer at the apps and look down at them, and in the end my horses out jumping and out moving their horses. Now even though I am a major appy fan, I can see why people tend to not like them. Crapaloosas, Appaloosers...lol ive heard it all and i think that when people refer to hating appaloosas they tend to be talking about these solid built foundation horses, who have been bred strictly to other foundation horses. These are your horses with thin manes and tails, scalara, and stocky conformation [not saying these arent really good Apps to all you foundation lovers]. I really hate when people make generalizations about Apps this way... cuz not all the Apps out there are like that. A lot of todays Apps [that have been bred well] can out move a lot of other breeds, not only have gorgeous conformation but AMAZING personalities. These horses are so versitile. I have had A rated Trainers say thatd theyd kill for my Apps. These same Apps can win at the world show, hunter/jumper ring, be a western pleasure cadilliac, can jump any obstacle on any trail, and quiet enough for a 2 year old to ride. When it comes down to the end, All i can say is that i love this breed. :D
 
#32 ·
I only think some appys are ugly, but that's just me. I love Blanketed appys with a passion though. I do, however, dislike leopards. I also don't like the stubby tails..... I'm not a fan of blue eyes either, but that applies to more than appys.

Here's a pic of an appy I didn't like. He was just overall sad looking, but his coat isn't attractive either. You can't really tell by this pic though. His butt is the prettiest part of him besides his not really existint tail. His face was really ugly and I wish I had a picture.

 
#33 ·
I actually did my Master's Thesis in History on the appaloosa horse and the Nez Perce Indians (native americans. This is one remarkable breed of horse. If people were more educated and understood their history they would only have admiration for this magnificant animal. Please inform yourselves! I hate to think that our cavalry slaughtered so many of them to get the natives onto reservations. I only have the utmost respect for this horse and so should you! Em
 
#37 ·
My first pony was an appy (in my display picture) Loved that pony to death, he was the sweetest thing, very affectionate and respectful. He had a beautiful big tail!! He was a speedy little man and could he ever jump. Probably the best horse I've ever ridden. Lovely breed, but I can understand why some people dislike their patterns, I love the blankets but am not a huge fan of the leopards. Regardless of colouring, I adore their stocky conformation.
But again it's a personal preference, I'm not too fond of some breeds but a horse is horse, they're all gorgeous!
 
#38 ·
my dad calls them Appalosers. but he says it out of endearment as a joke and all. he actually dosen't mind apps. we had a great one we gave away, his name was BJ but he went blind in one eye and we couldn't use him in the show ring anymore cuz he got spooky, so we gave him to our friends and they use him as a ride around horse, he still dose fine on the trail. heres some pics:


 
#43 ·
i dnt see why people talk bad about appys...i have 2 of them and they are some of the smoothest horses i've ever riden...i love their mainy varity of colors to...i dnt see anything wrond with them... i guess people are just thinking they are ugly cuz of as mainy colors they can have at once or something...idk
 
#46 ·
Personally i'm sorry but i dont like Appys the loud coloring kind of bothers me but i also dont really like most qh's or Arabs.

the only reason i say that is bc i've only met very few Arabs i've liked and only one qh i've liked and every Appy i've tried to ride or my trainers or friends have all rode said they were all mean and crazy and stubborn, but that's just my opinion. For all you guys that like them that's awesome, i'm just more of a warmblood and TB person but that's bc i'm a jumper/eventer.

i'm not saying if i didnt meet a sweet Appy i wouldnt like it, just the ones i've met i dont like and i'm not one much for spots except for Dapples.

but everybody has their own opinions so i hope no one jumps down my throat.
 
#47 ·
Appy's are very versitile and can do anythign you put your mind too. They have allot of heart and are very smart. They need to be told why and are very courious about things. It is different in there personallities and for some people they can clash. If you take the time to answer all there why's you will have a wonderful horse and companion for life. My appy has a very full mane and tail. The sparce tail and mane was an undesirable trait that got bred in by some bad stock. Seems to be going away though.
 
#48 ·
I had an appy mare who gave people good reason to hate her. She was rude, at times nasty and had one of the ugliest heads I've ever seen on a horse I adored her though. When she liked you she'd give you her all. If she didn't well... you'd be lucky if you could get within 20 feet of her.
 
#50 ·
I don't hate Apps, I just don't like what they have became another Quarter Horse with a fancy paint job. Just like Paints Their is only about 800 fountion Apps left and should be protected
 
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#51 ·
The cavalry killing those horses, should be viewed as a testment to their toughness and adilty to be used as cavalry mounts. It was common pactice for the tribes' ponies to be taken into army control.. This hurt their pribe and removed their strongest advanage the trides had over the army. The thought of a herd of Appas getting into the hands of Sioux warriors, was enough to make any trooper or field serving officer very nervous. It could be compare to a M1A2 Abrams into the hands of Sadam's Army in 2001. I am miltary history and cavalry bluff.

. I am not saying it was the right choice, but I thought why it was made might help.
 
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