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P.O. Box 1469 Spokane Valley, WA 99037-1469 USA
Phone: (509) 927-0404 Publisher’s website – flash: www.whisperingpinepress.com Publisher’s website - html: www.bookcatalog.info Publisher’s e-mail: info@whisperingpinepress.com Publisher’s e-mail: info@bookcatalog.info
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American Bashkir Curly and Bashkir Curly Horses
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inquiry and interest in our beloved Curly Horses How the Curly Horse came to the United States is still a mystery! There have been many theories, but no factual proof has been found. Evidence indicates that Curlies have been in North America since the early 1800s. Indian pictographs illustrating the "Winter Counts" have shown that in the winter of 1801-02 the Sioux stole some Curly Horses from the Crow. A significant number of Curlies today have been traced to Indian reservations in North and South Dakota. Many Curlies, then and now, have been bred from wild horses roaming the land. They have been domesticated and raised by ranchers throughout the United States and Canada. Curly Horses are highly unusual, and everyone wants to know what traits set them apart as a distinct breed. We hope to answer some of the most commonly asked questions. Most Curlies are of medium size, but they can also be found in pony and draft sizes. They resemble the early-day Morgan Horse in conformation. A number of traits link this unique breed with the primitive horse. Since Curlies have been crossed with other breeds due to their own scarcity, they come in all colors, even with Appaloosa or Pinto markings. The curly coat of a Curly Horse is what distinguishes it most from all other horse breeds. Curly Horses have coats in varying degrees of curliness. Many coat patterns have been observed, from a crushed velvet effect, to a perfect Marcel wave to extremely tight curls over the entire body. It is the winter coat of long curls that most represents a Curly. Their body coats shed out in the summer and become wavy or fairly straight on their bodies. Curlies have a mane, which splits down the middle leaving curly ringlets hanging on both sides of the neck. The mane hair is usually fine and soft. Some Curlies completely shed out the mane and sometimes tail hair each summer. The hair of the Curly has been found to be non-allergic to many people ordinarily allergic to horses. Curly Horses have particularly tough hoofs that are almost perfectly round in shape. Curly Horses are extremely calm and gentle. They delight in human companionship and respond to kindness and affection. Many taken off the open range, even as full-grown animals, are gentler then horses that have been handled for years. They have a proud carriage and are very alert. Since Curly Horses are unusually intelligent, learn quickly, and have a remarkable memory, they have an uncanny ability to do all that is asked of them. They have won awards in such events as Western Riding, Western Pleasure, Reining, Gymkhana, Hunter, Jumper, Roping, English Equitation, Dressage, Gaited Pleasure and Driving. They also have won in Competitive Endurance Trail Riding and are excellent mounts in the mountains, for ranch work and are wonderful pleasure horses. You may have seen them in local or nationally televised parades, such as the Pasadena Rose Parade or the Hollywood Christmas Parade.
The American Bashkir Curly (ABC) Registry was established in 1971, in Ely, Nevada by a handful of breeders with a deep love for these unique horses. Their sole purpose was to preserve, propagate and promote the American Bashkir Curly Horse. Today's Registry carries on the tradition from the founding fathers, by registering Curly Horses from around the world. The ABC Registry holds an annual convention where members can get together and talk about their favorite topic - Curly Horses! This years convention is being held June 23 - 26 near where the Curly Horse was discovered, over 100 years ago, and where the ABC Registry is located. Ely, Nevada is a small high desert town (appx 6,500' elevation) located 400 miles North of Las Vegas, 400 miles West of Salt Lake City and 450 miles East of Reno. Please contact the Registry office at the above address for more information. Current Registry Officials
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