the ICAA Ideal Appaloosa
Desirable Traits and Characteristics
Artwork by Laura Lyon
An ICAA accepted “Appaloosa” coat pattern, easily recognized from 15 feet away.
White sclera encircling the iris of the eyes; mottling of the skin, most noticeable around the eyes, sheath/udder, and under the tail; vertically striped hooves on legs without white leg markings.
Height must be at least 14-hands at the age of five years old.
Manes and tails can range from short and sparse to long and full
Straight, lean head with a clean-cut throatlatch; an ample chest, expanding into a deep heart girth; prominent, well-defined withers extending into well-sloped shoulders; the back has a short appearance with a well-sprung ribcage, leading into a medium-length underline; long, sloping hip and croup; long, wide forearms and gaskins, leading into short, flat cannons and clean, straight hocks; adequate length and slope to pasterns; hard hooves with wide heels, of adequate size, set on legs that are well-placed under the body to support the horse.
Free from any unsoundness and/or genetic defects.
