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Cora - 2013-04-21
Many years ago, I read an old western book and it talked about a spotted stallion that they could never capture. It was very smart and cunning, and had a gait it travelled for miles and never tiring. In the mid-90's, I came across a man of indian background in southeastern British Columbia who had a gaited appaloosa. I own a 23 year old gaited morgan mare whom I spent many years on trailrides and packtrips in the mountains. The gait is short-strided and easy on my hips. Does anyone know of gaited appaloosa's or what bloodlines may carry that trait? Morgans were disposed of in the horse show world if they possessed that gait in eastern USA,but it is a gait that can be rode for miles and miles. I have seen 1 gaited appaloosa recently and am interested in one in the future. Thank you. Cora

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Clarice Brough - 2013-04-23
The ancestry of the original Appaloosa horses goes back to Spanish horses brought here by the Conquistadors (16th century). The Appaloosa was then crossed with Spanish bred Paso Fino horses, which resulted in a gaited stock horse. This is a smooth running type of gait that the breeders called the 'Indian Shuffle', and is only found in the old foundation lines of Appaloosas.

The original Appaloosa genetic pool has been greatly diluted, resulting in very few gaited Appaloosa's. There are said to be some dedicated Appaloosa breeders that are trying to revitalize their foundation genetics. So if you could locate one of these breeders, there could be a possiblity of finding an Appaloosa with this gait.

LL - 2012-05-04
Hi, can someone give me some input on feeding of fyord horse, located in florida, how much food does it need .. really....... it gets no grazing and only gets minimal hay, one to two flakes coastal hay, bored to death, only gets 1/4 of scoop twice a day. very depressed horse......

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Jim Smith - 2013-04-22
Sounds like he needs a job, put him to work. Horses do not make good lawn ornaments. It is your job as a responsible horse owner to keep him fit, which means exercise, which in turn will stimulate his mind.

athompson - 2012-04-06
I have had my fjord gelding for 10 months now. He is very good natured but does have a will of his own when he wants to ex, Bucking when he can't get his own way and sometimes takes off unexpectedly when riding outside. Does anyone else have this?

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Charlie Roche - 2012-04-06
I thought that was just spirit. You wouldn't want a riding companion that doesn't have a little personality and get up and go. Would you? Now, you know sometimes you just have to let the fella think he is the boss - and then learn how to lead. I much prefer a horse with a little personality then a peaceful, always there, blah personality. He is just got a little spirit. This can be true of any breed of horse ---
mrs colette perriman - 2012-08-18
Yes I have a fjord as well and he's the same. He was great when I first got him but now very strong, and tries it on when out hacking, turns me round to go his way and I try turning him round again he gets a right strop and starts playing up. I'm quite a nervous rider to so he scares me when he does this. If I let him he would gallop all the way back to the yard. But so good on the ground,and very loving,just chances when out hacking.
Jim Smith - 2013-04-22
Sounds to me as though the horse is in control not the rider. I have spent my entire life (58 years old)around horse. I trained professionally for 10 year, worked as a blacksmith for another 10, the balance showing and just enjoying horses. Any horse can have the issues you are experiencing with your horse. Sounds as if you would benefit from some round pen work, getting your horse in control, as well as taking the rough edges off before mounting up and heading down the trail.

Lorna Drake - 2012-04-23
I own a Polish Arabian and he is now white. He is 13 years old and I have owned him since he was 5 years old and only 90 days into training. I have been around horses all my life. After getting my daughters old enough, I was finally able to start riding again in my forties. Faress is the arabians name, yes in the beginning I hit the ground a lot and often. Never was I thrown, but he did spook a lot. Took me awhile to get my seat back since we were learning dressage together. I can only tell you that the bond we share is like no other. He is the smartest horse I have ever owned. He can learn a trick in one day. He and I sleep together in his stall. He is loyal like no other horse. So all of you who do not like Arabians probably couldn't ride one because they are not for the green rider. Nor the chicken hearted. You treat them well and with kindness, they will love you forever. I also own a Warmblood. He is beautiful and big and great at dressage and I love him. I can only say the Arab is the most loving horse I have ever owned. When you lie down in his stall on a blanket and you wake up and he is lying next to you, you know this is the greatest bond ever.

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Charlie Roche - 2012-04-24
Sounds awesome. I'd love it.
mechi garcia - 2013-01-25
i have an all white polish arabian thats a rescue. he is 18, and he is the best horse. maximus is the best horse i ever owned, he is so eager to learn. he even plays hide and go seek with me! lol
vickie mossman - 2013-03-19
Hi Lorna, I read your comment I myself came across the arabian by pure accident and now my children ride arabians. I couldn't agree more with you what you wrote was true, correct and beautiful.Yes it is true people who do not like the arabians do not understand their Beauty, Loyalty and Charm. All I can say they have a lot to learn about horses.

samantha collins - 2010-11-09
I own an appaloosa and I am very lucky to have her. She is my best friend, I could've never asked for a better friend. She has defended me from other horses that get jealous. I love her. If you are looking for buying a first time horse, an Appaloosa is a very good choice. =)

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kassie - 2011-09-13
I agree, appys are the best!!!
My five year old mare is an angel!
michell - 2011-11-15
I have an appaloosa too and she is the best horse Ive ever had :D I love her soo much.
robert edwards - 2011-11-23
I have a 4 year old appy named Amigo and he is great. Love riding him and he loves people. Great horse.
Appies are the best! - 2013-04-15
i LOVE my appie named pepper! best barrel horse ever!

Denise - 2010-09-12
I love horses! My friend has one but she is a real dark brown american saddlebred. I am not allowed to ride her because she is a wild horse.

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Moss girl - 2013-04-09
How can a saddlebred be a wild horse if some one owns it, or is it just not trained? I happened to have a saddlebred-quarter horse last year and he is amazing but do you know if there would be a difference in the way he walks? hope you reply!

Hanna - 2013-01-30
I have an 8 year old male who is not only beautiful but highly sensitive and a quick learner. He wants to please me and it shows in his training. He is my best friend and I cherish spending time with this curious steed. Extremely sound. I am having saddle fit problems because of his unusual body. Could use some advise on what others use.

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Clarice Brough - 2013-01-31
The Iberian Warmblood horse is one of my favorites, I'm so happy for you to have this breed. There are 2 things that are considered when choosing a saddle size/measurement. The obvious first one is that the saddle fits you. So like if the saddle is a '16' saddle', that means it has a 16' seat. So you sit in different seat sized saddles and find one that's comfortable for you.

The other maesurement is the 'tree size' of the saddle itself. The tree determines both the width and length of the saddle, and so how it fits the horse. You will want to get one based on how wide the back of our horse is. They come in three tree sizes: narrow, medium, and wide, as well as being custom made. Skinny horses need a narrow, many horses fit a medium, but often big warmblood breeds (and little round ponies) need wide trees. It really depends on your horse, good luck:)
Kathleen - 2013-03-27
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Anonymous - 2013-01-20
Just got my first halflinger. She's about 20 and is in a devent size pen with 5 other halflingers. They are all young and bully her. She is sweet and don't defend herself. I'm picking her up tomorrow and she will be all alone. Will she be unhappy being alone or will she be happy not getting picked on?

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Jeremy Roche - 2013-01-21
Should be happy to be in it's new home as long as you give her a lot of attention!
Deanne - 2013-03-22
I have a haflinger and he was so miserable when kept on his own I had to move him. He simply loves to b e with others...I suppose they're all different . :)

Craig - 2013-03-08
2-4% of their weight? A 1,000 pound Fjord would get between 20-40 pounds of feed a day! What am I missing here?

Cheryl - 2013-03-03
I have a beautiful Morgan mare, I had her since she was 7 mo's old. Now almost 13 yrs old. She is a liver ch-Choc dapple. She is a very fast learner and loves to do tricks, all though, she tends to lie about her age. She loves to jump and trail ride. I'm going to teach her western dressage. She loves music and is a ham in show, and parades. Oh by the way, she is 20% Justin Morgan bloodlines. Justin Morgan came from a mix of Thoroughbred, Arabian, and the Standard bred horse line, in the 1700's. Justin Morgan was born in 1789 and was called Figure then called Justin Morgan.

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