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Gaited Horse Book and Gift Catalog
Whispering Pine Press, Inc.
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Gaited Horse Book and Gift Catalog
C/O Whispering Pine Press, Inc.
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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WALKALOOSA HORSE ASSOCIATION WALKALOOSA CHARACTERISTICS General Impression: Walkaloosas come in many shapes and sizes. The smooth natural gaits and colorful coat patterns make this wonderful animal unique. Head: Eyes ringed with white sclere, large and kind, widely spaced Profile may be straight or slightly dished. A coarse head or Roman nose is not desirable. Muzzle should be clean and fine. Skin should have mottling around eyes and/or lips. Neck: Well set on the shoulders, medium to long in length. Throatlatch well defined; neck may be slightly arched. Forehand: Sloping shoulders, good depth through the heart girth, moderately wide chest, well muscled, but not muscle bound. Withers should be well defined, but not pronounced. Back: Relatively short and strong. Croup: Slightly sloping. Tail well set and carried gracefully. Hip long and reaching. Legs: Straight, clean, and flat boned. Extreme fineness of bone is not desirable. Hoofs striped, able to carry the horse's weight. Size: 13 to 17 hands. 14.2 to 15.3 hands being most typical. Weight 600 to 1,300 pounds. May be stout or a refined build. Color: Coloring typical of that found in the Appaloosa. Patterns including, but not limited to Leopard, Blanketed, Roan, and Snowflake. Disposition: Gentle, kind, and willing. Suitable for amateurs. Uses: Outstanding pleasure and trail mounts. Used for field trials, pleasure riding, range work, cattle work, and the show ring. |
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P.O. Box 1469 Spokane Valley, WA 99037-1469 USA Phone: (509) 927-0404 | Fax: (509) 927-1550 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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