Intro
It is thought that appaloosa animals have been on the European continent since the Mongolian hoards brought them. The brilliant spotting patterns seemed to have evolved a bit differently in different parts of the world.
Origins
Like the Appaloosa Breed in the United States, this is a color breed and registered based on their white pattern rather than breed bloodlines. Anything from a Shetland Pony to a KWPN can register as a Nederlands Appaloosa. The stud book was founded in 1967 to obtain riding type horses and ponies that were as versatile as they are colorful. Initially spotted breeds from neighboring coutries were introduced, including the Danish Knabstrupper and Austrian Noriker. Today the only real requirement is a spotted coat.
Features
Average height hands
Physique
Conformation will vary considerably
Traditional Colors
Must have a appaloosa white pattern
Temperament
Generally color registries look for an even temperament
Use
Riding
Sport
Eventing
Jumping
Driving
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Vereniging Het Nederlandse Appaloosa Stamboek (NAS)
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