When
you think of the Appaloosa breed most horse people make a connection
to the Nez Perce tribe of the Northern United States. Join David
Poulsen as he takes you back in time to examine the history
of this well known breed and the Nez Perce people over 100 years
ago.
Plus
we'll answer viewer questions on nutrition and riding. Cover
medical advancements in the equine industry, and show you many
legendary horses from barrel racing to movie stars.
The horse whose bloodlines can be traced to 75% of todays thoroughbreds,
Northern Dancer .
Back in 1710 the Nez Perce tribe
acquired a unique breed of horse known as the Palouse. Nearly
117 years later the Nez Perce are now developing a new breed.
Known as the Nez Perce horse it is a cross between the Appaloosa
of today and an ancient Asian breed called the Akhal-Teke. Join
David Poulsen as he explores the new possibilities behind a
historic breeding system.
And a
true racing legend who at 27 was the oldest living Kentucky
Derby winner, Bold Forbes.
