Curly Horse
Name:
Curly horse
Lifespan:
20-30 years +
Height:
15.2 to 16 h.h.
Appearance:
An attractive head with a strong jaw and wide-spaced Oriental eyes. Muscular,well-set neck,defined withers, and muscular,sloping shoulders. Short to medium-length back and a sloping, rounded croup. The front legs should have a long forearms and strong, dense cannon bones.
Markings:
Yes
Colors:
Any color, coat invariably curly
Aptitude:
Riding, Light draft, Jumping, Working Livestock, Competitive and Western riding horse sports
Facts:
One of the downsides to the curly coat is some of them have an “extreme” coat that sheds out nearly bald in the summer. This is something some owners may find unappealing.
The hair shed from the tail and mane in spring is collected and given to the Curly Fiber Guild of International Curly Horse Organization. The hair is used by the fiber artists of the Guild for spinning, weaving, crocheting, and knitting.
Curly Horse’s history is not entirely known. In fact, its origin is considered one of the biggest mysteries within the equine world.
Super facts:
The Curly horse is known for being hypoallergenic! Researchers believe it’s due to a missing protein in the horse’s hair. This theory has not been proven, however, and research is ongoing.
Curly horse
Lifespan:
20-30 years +
Height:
15.2 to 16 h.h.
Appearance:
An attractive head with a strong jaw and wide-spaced Oriental eyes. Muscular,well-set neck,defined withers, and muscular,sloping shoulders. Short to medium-length back and a sloping, rounded croup. The front legs should have a long forearms and strong, dense cannon bones.
Markings:
Yes
Colors:
Any color, coat invariably curly
Aptitude:
Riding, Light draft, Jumping, Working Livestock, Competitive and Western riding horse sports
Facts:
One of the downsides to the curly coat is some of them have an “extreme” coat that sheds out nearly bald in the summer. This is something some owners may find unappealing.
The hair shed from the tail and mane in spring is collected and given to the Curly Fiber Guild of International Curly Horse Organization. The hair is used by the fiber artists of the Guild for spinning, weaving, crocheting, and knitting.
Curly Horse’s history is not entirely known. In fact, its origin is considered one of the biggest mysteries within the equine world.
Super facts:
The Curly horse is known for being hypoallergenic! Researchers believe it’s due to a missing protein in the horse’s hair. This theory has not been proven, however, and research is ongoing.