You guys probably know by now that I rescued Grayson. He was found wandering the streets on a rural North Carolina road when he was just two-years-old. Because of this, we have no idea what breed he is. The United States Equine Rescue League advertised him as a Paso Fino cross. I know next to nothing about Pasos except they are considered gaited and their gait is very distinct. Grayson is a very smooth mover but he does not have a Paso gait. I've asked why he was considered part Paso but no one can give me answer. I'm told,"if we don't know the breed of the horse we'll consider him grade."
I've been told that he looks like a Tennessee Walker and an American Saddlebred...but I can only go with what I'm told. So he's definitely not full Paso but what is he crossed with? Definitely not a quarter horse...too fine boned. Thoroughbred? Doesn't really have a t-breds head! In the past few weeks I've started to think he is part Appaloosa! There are several reasons for this thinking.
1. First and foremost, Grayson is developing polka dots all over his body!! They appear really quickly and it's quite cute. See pics below! When I first adopted him he was dotless:)
2. It's odd when you can't see the white around his eyes...he always looks surprised. This is a common appy trait.
3. The poor guy has next to no forelock and a very thin mane and tail...also an appy trait
It doesn't matter either way but it's a fun mystery!
At any rate, I hope he continues to become polka dotted :)
His first dot
3 and 4...the 2nd is on his cheek
number 5?
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