Temperament & BehaviourThe Appaloosa is an extremely versatile breed. They are calm and docile enough to make safe mounts for children and inexperienced riders, yet they have the ability to excel as competitors.
The breed is generally very willing to please and possesses a terrific work ethic. This makes them easily trainable. They are a hardy breed, capable of strenuous work for long periods of time. Appaloosas also quite courageous and are able to overcome fears and work successfully in situations that might be frightening to a different breed. Appaloosas are an intelligent breed, they enjoy variety and are happy to learn more than one style or riding. An Appaloosa may be ridden western one week, then english the next. He may jump 3 feet one day and go on a 3 hour endurance ride the next. |