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A is for Appaloosa
The Appaloosa is a horse breed known for its preferred leopard-spotted coat pattern and other distinctive physical characteristics. While there is evidence of leopard-spotted horses dating back to the Paleolithic era in Europe, the Nez Perce people of the American Pacific Northwest developed the American breed. They were once referred to by white settlers as the "Palouse horse," possibly after the Palouse River, which ran through the heart of Nez Perce country. Gradually, the name evolved into "Appaloosa." The Nez Perce lost most of their horses following the Nez Perce War in 1877 and the breed fell into decline for several decades. However, a small number of dedicated breeders kept the Appaloosa alive for several decades until a registry was formed in 1938. Today the Appaloosa is one of the most popular breeds in the United States, and it was named the official state horse of Idaho in 1975.
And A is for Amphora!
A is for Apples and Apricots
cool photos! I have never seen an apple tree or apricot tree in person!
ReplyDeleteLove the apples and apricots and the horse is simply beautiful. Glad to see you doing this crazy ABC Wednesday again. It gets more challenging as we go along.
ReplyDeleteThe Appaloosa and the Amphora is so new to me.Nice sets of photos!
ReplyDeletewell I've never heard of an Appaloosa before - we learn something new all the time here.
ReplyDeleteThat Appaloosa is beautiful. They look so strong and self assured :) Love it. I love the apple and apricot trees. I haven't had an apricot in like forever. :) Well done my friend. Have a wonderful and peaceful day :)
ReplyDeleteThe appaloosa's beauty deserves acclaim, as does the amphora. The fruit appears ample and aromatic. Great accumulation of A's!
ReplyDeleteYou're off to a flying Round 6 A start. What fun! Beautiful photos. Because I live in Idaho country, I'm familiar with the Appaloosa and have always been fascinated by its artistic coloration. An apple a day and an apricot for good measure... Beautiful amphora!
ReplyDeleteGreat A`s! And I love the shot with the Apricots, looks like mmm:-)
ReplyDeleteWish you a great evening!
Appaloosa ... my favorite breed of horse! Apples and Apricots ... YUMMY! Love you Evening Wisdom pictures and quotes too ... and enjoyed the lovely waterfall from your world ... that last picture is amazing!
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,
I was struck by gigi's comment about never having seen an apple tree before. I guess we take it for granted that everyone knows about what we know about. I think an ABC form Hawaii might surprise me!
ReplyDeleteA is for all about learning!
This is a wonderful ABC post. I especially like the picture of the Appaloosa. Thanks, too, for the history of this breed.
ReplyDeleteA dashing horse! Great post thanks for sharing!
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Tasty picture at the end, and the horse is marvellous.
ReplyDeleteAppaloosas are such beautiful horses--thanks for the history on this breed. Amphora is a new word to me--some kind of Grecian urn? I joined in again this week after all; just couldn't resist:)
ReplyDeleteEverything is new to me.
ReplyDeleteI would pick those apples if am there and thinking of climbing the apricot tree is fun.
The Grecian urn is beautiful. The British Museum has a lot of them, but none lovelier than the one in your photo.
ReplyDeleteThe Appaloosa photo is magnificent. I love the grace of his gait.
I want to pick one of those peaches right off the tree. It's one of my favorite fruits.
No prettier breed in my opinion.
ReplyDeleteAmazing Auspicious!
ReplyDeleteA great start to the round. I especially love the photo of the appaloosa and the information about it; very interesting.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful start to round 6!
ReplyDeleteLove the horse photo especially!
Take care!
Hi Sylvia!
ReplyDeletevisiting after a long time..I know! I like the new look of your blog with the snowflakes coming down!! Nice!
Appaloosa unique name and horse, how beautiful. The apples look delicious, love the contrast between ground and tree.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, Sylvia. The fruit trees are beautiful. But that Appaloosa is gorgeous! It looks like he is galloping right at you!
ReplyDeleteSylvia, you do have lots of wonderful good ideas for ABC Wednesday. I have never ever heard of Appaloosa but his is surely a charming horse.
ReplyDeletegreat ideas for shots, love those apples. im A for adventure brief stopover in Santiago, chile
ReplyDeletesuch lovely takes on the theme!
ReplyDeleteSuddenly I wanted an apricot more than anything else.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful set of A's. I had heard of Appaloosa but don't recall seeing a photo of one before now. Beautiful. The apricots look appetising.
ReplyDeleteGreat A post Sylvia. That horse is AmAzing! & the last shot of apples reminds me of late Summer.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen such a horse and it is so beautiful ! It looks as if a white tiger piece of fur had been sewed in his black fur.
ReplyDeleteThat was very interesting about the Appaloosa. I'm glad they made a come back. Those apricots look so yummy and gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful horse. My sister has two horses and would love this picture.
ReplyDeleteI'm now part of ABC Wednesday Team.
Wonderful post Sylvia - very varied. Our first Dalmatian came from a kennels called Appaloosa and the breeder also had an Appaloosa horse. Our boat is called Appaloosa too - but it's not spotted!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful horse. Thanks for stopping by.
ReplyDeleteThe word Amphora always reminds me of Asterix and Obelix! (Don't bury me when I'm dead, pickle my bones in an amphora of wine!) :))
ReplyDeleteI responded to your comment on the post - I'm BACK! Feels great to be home although I'm missing my parents already. :( Still growing up, as you can see. Hope you've been doing well, Sylvia. Cheers!
Oh how I would love to be able to grow apricots where I live ...too cold, I fear!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely photos on your site and that Appaloosa is just beautiful. :)
A beautiful set "A" photos especially the apple and apricot trees. I also love your Evening, Wisdom and Beauty posts - stunning pictures and thought provoking words. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat's a lot of apples on the ground! your tree?
ReplyDeletewhat lovely pics specially the first one
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to start off with these fabulous A's!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great entries...lots of "A"..sad to say, we don't have apple and apricot trees here in the Philippines.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit and comment.
Have a great day.