Appaloosa

/ɐpˈæluːsɐ/

/ɐpˈæluːsə/

[noun]

Appaloosa

[NOUN]

a breed of horse characterized by its spotted coat pattern and often used in western riding

What is an "appaloosa"?

An appaloosa is a breed of horse that is known for its distinctive coat pattern, which includes spots or patches of color on a white background. The Appaloosa's coat pattern can vary widely, with spots ranging from small and scattered to large and overlapping. They are often used in western riding disciplines such as rodeo, cutting, and trail riding, due to their athleticism and versatility. Appaloosas are also popular for pleasure riding and are known for their calm, friendly demeanor. The breed has a rich history, with origins among the Native American Nez Perce tribe, who bred these horses for their hardiness, intelligence, and endurance. Today, the Appaloosa Horse Club is a breed registry that promotes and preserves the Appaloosa breed, and hosts competitions and events for Appaloosa owners and enthusiasts.

Examples

1. [Mom] What? - Mine, no it's a Appaloosa.

2. Because I didn't end up a partner at Goldman Sachs, I started my own company 25 years ago, in 1993, called Appaloosa and ended up doing something that was a lot more fun and made my life better in so many ways.

3. Appaloosa currently has approximately $17 billion under management and has yielded gross returns close to 40 percent per year over the past 20 years.

4. "a wizard did it," appears at a later episode, in which Professor Frink asks about episode BF12 of Xena, in which Xena's battling barbarians while riding a winged Appaloosa, yet in the very next scene, she's clearly on top of a winged Arabian.