Legacy Information

The LEGACY BOOK

A Historical Compilation on the

Nez Perce 'type'... the True Appaloosa!

Only by knowing our heritage
can we restore the Appaloosa breed!
8x10 pb, 140 pgs, over 80 pictures (many rare!)
A guide for breeders and researchers...
Great reading of the history of the Northwest!

Featuring authors such as: John L. Baker, Charles D. Cole,
Gladys Brown Edwards, Marjorie Van Gilder,
George Hatley, Frank Scripter, Rick Synowski,
Faye Thompson, Palmer Wagner, and more.

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Ó 1995 Cole Dynamics Co.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1: The Spotted Horse of Eurasia and North America Before the 19th Century

Chapters: The Appaloosa Horse. Horse Migration of North America.

Section 2: The Nez Perce Horses of the 19th Century

Chapters: On the Trail of Hooves. Chief Joseph's Children.

Section 3: The Era of the Foundation Appaloosa

Chapters: The Remnant of the Palouse Region. The San Rafael Swell. Sundance 500. The Rangerbred Horse.

Champions of the Breed. The Red Eagle Horses. The Amazing Simcoe Stables. Riley's Purple Doll.

Section 4: The Spotline Influence

Chapters: Ferras. The Early Days. Mesaoud. The CMK History. The AraAppaloosa, the Oldest Breed.

Foundation AraAppaloosas.

Section 5: Breeding for the Future

Chapters: Appaloosa Type, Breed Characteristics and Conformation. Appaloosa Gene Expression.

What is an Appaloosa. Preservation Breeding With a Purpose. Philosophy For a Foundation.

Goals of the AraAppaloosa Breeder. AraAppaloosa Bloodline Rating.

What people are saying about the Legacy Book...

· "Very well done! This book is a major historical accomplishment! No one has put together something like this, with all this history combined, in many years." Palmer Wagner

· "George and I were so surprised with the Calendar - George loves it! We had no idea that’s why you wanted his picture. We show everybody the Legacy book & calendar when they walk through the door!" Iola Hatley

· "The Cole’s did a magnificent job of putting together this unique anthology of Appaloosa history. The personal stories of Marjorie Van Gilder when she worked for Claude Thomson and that of Faye Thompson are priceless and well worth the entire book. A well-planned book, every Appaloosa person should have it. The Legacy book is indeed a special project and will become a collector’s item." Jane Kilberg, Editor SUNDANCE 500

· "I now feel there is hope for our beloved and admired Nez Perce Appaloosa Horse. The Legacy book is Superb - Beautiful - Knowledgeable - it is Fantastic! Thank you, thank you!" L.W.

· "I’ve been meaning to sincerely thank you for your efforts on "The Legacy" book. Everyone is so appreciative and thrilled that this fine piece of work is out. Please accept the thanks of many and take a much deserved bow. " M. D.

· "I just finished your book and I cannot tell you how pleased I am. I learned things I have never heard before. I do hope you do more writing although you covered so much, I’m not sure what is left. Anyway it was a pleasure and your research is great! S.P.

· "I received a copy of the book recently and have loved it! I have been doing research over the past few years on a mare I own. "The Legacy" not only provided more information than anything else I’ve been able to find, but it also answered many questions that I had lost hope of ever having answered! " A.S.

· "What a beautiful surprise I received today, when I opened my mail. Not only did I receive a beautiful calendar, but also a copy of "The Legacy of the Nez Perce Spotted Horse". I can’t Thank You enough! I have had a long standing relationship with our Native American brothers throughout the west and southwest and can fully appreciate your efforts to help continue this unique breed of horse." J.W.