Discover why Idaho chose the Appaloosa as state horse and how this hardy, spotted breed still reflects the state’s identity.

It's no secret that dogs and cats can be loyal, loving, and oh-so-affectionate, but not everyone thinks the same about farm animals like horses and cows. Nevertheless, these larger-than-life creatures ...

Riders showed off the versatility of Appaloosa horses at Sunday’s Mountain and Plains Appaloosa Horse Club‘s Spring Classic Horse Show at the Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont. Altogether, about ...

For the Nez Perce tribe, gathering with the Appaloosa herd is an opportunity to honor something timeless. The tribe uses their horses to dress up and parade in memory of their ancestors and traditions ...

Tony Fillichio said he tried it all, from fishing to golf, when he was hunting for a hobby 11 years ago. It wasn’t until the Plantation resident became involved with the Everglades Appaloosa Horse ...

One of the reasons the Nez Percé warriors were so effective against the U.S. cavalry during the legendary Nez Percé war lead by Chief Joseph was their distinctive horse, the Appaloosa. Named after the ...

The qualities of an Appaloosa are as numerous as the spots on its coat. LuAnn Bickford of Springerville, Arizona, likes the color and mind of the Appaloosa breed, as well as the horse’s agility and ...

For some Appaloosa breeders part of the appeal of the horse is the multitude of patterns and colors of their coats and the seeming randomness of those patterns. “It's so cool to wait in the barn for ...

Barbara DeShon has raised Appaloosas for many years at her farm in the foothills near Idaho Falls, Idaho. She uses them for giving riding lessons, and also had a special program called Miracle Inc.