Appaloosa (Allen Breed Series)

Year 1990
Pages 140

Worth buying if: You follow Ann Hyland's breed histories and want an Appaloosa-focused narrative.

Skip it if: You expect a modern training manual with step-by-step Appaloosa riding techniques.

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Summary

In 140 pages, Ann Hyland combines breed history, wartime and Native American ties, and practical breed traits to profile the Appaloosa for general readers and horse enthusiasts alike.

Why this book now

Lyons Press's concise 1990 study remains a focused reference on Appaloosa lineage and living tradition for contemporary breed-interest readers.

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Ann Hyland's Appaloosa traces the history, temperament, and cultural role of the Appaloosa horse in a compact, expert-led study.

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Good fit if you want...

  • You follow Ann Hyland's breed histories and want an Appaloosa-focused narrative.
  • You collect compact Lyons Press breed studies for practical pedigree and temperament notes.
  • If you favor lyrical short chapters, the relationship develops slowly and realistically.

Maybe skip if...

  • You expect a modern training manual with step-by-step Appaloosa riding techniques.
  • You want a long, photo-heavy coffee-table book on Appaloosa show photography.
  • You only want something with very current references and examples.

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informative historic practical Quick read Older edition

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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780851315065

Worth buying if: You follow Ann Hyland's breed histories and want an Appaloosa-focused narrative.

Skip it if: You expect a modern training manual with step-by-step Appaloosa riding techniques.

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Quick Easy to move through

At 140 pages, this short, single-sitting book delivers a focused Appaloosa history and breed overview without technical overload.

What stands out here

This Lyons Press 1990 edition emphasizes Ann Hyland's authoritative narration of Appaloosa origins, temperament, and cultural connections rather than exhaustive modern data.

Best way to approach it

Approach it as a compact breed profile: read straight through for history, then revisit sections on temperament and uses for practical reference.

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