Entries by Paula Cooper

Breeding Special – The UK’s Western Riding Magazine……

When it comes to advertising and promoting the Appaloosa, we don’t need much encouragement. Please note; A typo error for Redheart Regal – 97% not 100% FPD. Apologies. The Western Horse UK is the UK’s leading Western riding magazine and covers all western breeds and disciplines. Their February issue is a Breeding Special and as […]

Where’s Ben….

Ben’s paddock is at the back of our house, his favorite spot is between two trees where he is able to have a good scratch….he’s in the same place every morning. One call out of the bedroom window and he responds with a neigh, yes I know it means “where’s my breakfast” but none the less […]

Appaloosas in Black & White…..

Something lovely about black and white photographs, especially when they have Appaloosas in them! Many thanks to Ben Lovegrove (our neighbour) who very kindly took some of the following photographs. A talented future photographer… The beginning of 2017 has been the same as every New Year. Dark mornings, early dark evenings and a range of temperatures […]

5-Panel Negative To End 2016….

It is my opinion that any Appaloosa entering a breeding programme should be tested for the 5-panel test. This test is for five different genetic diseases found in quarter horses and other stock horse breeds such as the Appaloosa. Glycogen Branching Enzyme Deficiency (GBED) Recessive Hereditary Equine Regional Dermal Asthenia (HERDA) Recessive Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis Disease […]