The British Spotted Pony is not considered an appaloosa horse, they are actually believed to be native to the British Isles.
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Spotted ponies have been in the British Isles for centuries and it is unknown if they were on the islands before humans arrived or brought during the First Crusade from Europe. The likeness of spotted animals has been found in many illustrated manuscripts and artwork in Britain. They all but disappeared during the Tudor period art, falling out of fashion when Spanish horses came in vogue.<\/p>\n
There was continued breeding in small areas to preserve the native pony bloodlines and they later became fashionable again, during the Victorian era. The British Spotted Horse and Pony Society was founded in 1946 to preserve their ancient DNA and document their bloodlines. In 1977 the society was split and separate registries were established for the horse and the pony.<\/p>\n
Average height up to 14.2 hands
\nLeopard gene characteristics typical of these ponies<\/p>\n
Head has character and a straight profile, bold eyes and small ears
\nNeck is medium length and lean
\nBack is strong and sloping
\nLegs are are strong and lean
\nFeet are well-shaped and dense<\/p>\n
All leopard patterns<\/a><\/p>\n Hardy and active with pony character<\/p>\n Riding pony *All links open in a new window<\/small>Temperament<\/h3>\n
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\nShow pony
\nPleasure pony
\nDriving pony<\/p>\nHelpful Links<\/h3>\n
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