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Apr 4 08 9:28 AM
See N Spots wrote: vixen of doom wrote: forthefutureofthebreed wrote: From the looks of it, they've done nothing but encourage the Appaloosa to change from a distinct breed into nothing but a new color pattern for Quarter Horse lovers to play with. And that is just sad. There is a foundation appaloosa registry and organization - just as in quarterhorses. So there are breeders who are attempting to keep the original bloodlines pure and in place and while I don't particularly like that breeding or look, I'm not gonna dis them for their program. There is a lot of discussion about improving the breeds here on this site. I think given the low numbers of Nez Perce who need horses that can outlast the cavalry versus relatively high number people who want their little girl to show in walk trot and showmanship or do freestyle reining, that crossing apps with quarters or TB is improving the breed by keeping it marketable and growing in popularity.
vixen of doom wrote: forthefutureofthebreed wrote: From the looks of it, they've done nothing but encourage the Appaloosa to change from a distinct breed into nothing but a new color pattern for Quarter Horse lovers to play with. And that is just sad. There is a foundation appaloosa registry and organization - just as in quarterhorses. So there are breeders who are attempting to keep the original bloodlines pure and in place and while I don't particularly like that breeding or look, I'm not gonna dis them for their program. There is a lot of discussion about improving the breeds here on this site. I think given the low numbers of Nez Perce who need horses that can outlast the cavalry versus relatively high number people who want their little girl to show in walk trot and showmanship or do freestyle reining, that crossing apps with quarters or TB is improving the breed by keeping it marketable and growing in popularity.
forthefutureofthebreed wrote: From the looks of it, they've done nothing but encourage the Appaloosa to change from a distinct breed into nothing but a new color pattern for Quarter Horse lovers to play with. And that is just sad. There is a foundation appaloosa registry and organization - just as in quarterhorses. So there are breeders who are attempting to keep the original bloodlines pure and in place and while I don't particularly like that breeding or look, I'm not gonna dis them for their program. There is a lot of discussion about improving the breeds here on this site. I think given the low numbers of Nez Perce who need horses that can outlast the cavalry versus relatively high number people who want their little girl to show in walk trot and showmanship or do freestyle reining, that crossing apps with quarters or TB is improving the breed by keeping it marketable and growing in popularity.
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