Other Spotted Horses
When most people think of spotted horses, they think of Appaloosas and Paints. But there are some other breeds noted for their spots.
The POA is a large pony with Appaloosa markings that, not surprisingly, resulted from an Arab/Appaloosa and Shetland Pony cross. A spotted pony named Black Hand was the breed's foundation sire. Arab blood is evident in the characteristic dished profile of the face. The breed was developed in the United States.
Originating in Denmark, this European breed bears the same color gen|es and variations as the Appaloosa, with the all-over leopard spotting being the most prized. The breed registry is one of the oldest in Europe, dating back to the 1800s. Within the breed today, there are three distinct types:
The sport horse type, crossed with warmbloods to produce horses that excel in dressage and jumping
The baroque type, smaller and more compact and muscular in stature, and popular as a circus performer
The pony type, standing at less than 14.2 hands
