who owns an appaloosa, im looking at one, and he seems really great but my gma has heard things about them that is telling her she shouldn't buy the horse im looking at, well, time is running out because the guy needs to know if im going to come and look at him, so are they good horses? my gma heard they explode at any given time, stuff like that, is any of it true? HELP!! i really want this horse, BAD!!!

I wouldn't be too worried about an Appaloosa. They have a tendency to be a little stubborn, but they are pretty hardy horses. They are just like any other horse and they have good and bad days just like any other horse. If the horse is trained properly, free of vices and healthy, the horse should be just fine. I wouldn't worry about them exploding, heck any horse can do that for no reason whatsoever. Sometimes they just need good guidance and you have to be firm about what you want them to do. Just like any other horse. I would definately make sure that the horse has good ground training and respects you on the ground, because if he doesn't, he won't respect you in the saddle.

alright thanks, i really want this horse but, if my uncle doesn't feel right about him, i won't get him, yeah it bites, but thats the way it is *sigh*

I have an Appy, hes a really awsome jumper. like she said there a bit stubern but there really great horses.Mine is for sale so if u want to know about him FEAL FREE TO ASK!!!!!!!!lol I need to sell him. I wouldn't but I've out grown him. Thats another thing, there not that big of horses. But we love them anyway... lol ttyl

Appaloosas are very versatile horses, they have great endurance and excellent dispositions. Although they can be stubborn, most Appaloosas are extremely intelligent and willing.
They are also a light breed used for showing and riding. Today they are used in a wide variety of sports, from rodeo and trail riding, to jumping, showing, and endurance riding.