Appaloosa Horse Characteristics and History | Grade 3

Why do people like the Appaloosa horse so much?

• Its large size

• Its unique splashy appearance

• Its ability to run fast

• Its calm temperament

What are the main coat colors that Appaloosa horses can have?

• 15

• 12

• 13

• 10

Which of these is NOT something you find on a real Appaloosa horse?

• Mottled skin

• Spotted coat patterns

• Striped hooves

• Curly mane

How do the spots on an Appaloosa horse change as it grows?

• Its spots

• Its height

• Its diet

• Its speed

What gene (special instructions in DNA) makes Appaloosa horses look different from other horses?

• KIT gene

• MC1R

• LP gene

• TRPM1

When did Idaho make the Appaloosa its state horse?

• 1970

• 1980

• 1985

• 1975

Which Native American tribe helped create the Appaloosa horse breed?

• Nez Perce

• Sioux

• Navajo

• Cherokee

What did the Nez Perce people do most before they had horses?

• Hunting

• Fishing

• Farming

• Trading

What did early settlers first call the Appaloosa horses?

• Nez horses

• Palouse horses

• Spotted horses

• River horses

What river gave the Appaloosa horse its name?

• Columbia River

• Missouri River

• Palouse River

• Snake River