What makes a horse an appendix?

An appendix horse is a cross between a registered quarter horse and a registered thoroughbred. This relates to first generation crosses, not later breedings between two appendix animals. The ideal result is a horse with the quarter horse’s calmer disposition and the thoroughbred’s athletic ability.

What are appendix horses good for?

What are Appendix horses good for? Appendix horses excel in many disciplines including racing, hunter under saddle, jumping, team penning and barrel racing.

Are appendix horses easy keepers?

Appendix horses stand between 15-17 hands and can be found in a variety of colours including sorrel, palomino, black, bay, grey, chestnut, dun, buckskin and roan. With a personality and versatility similar to the Quarter Horse, these animals usually have an even disposition, are social and generally easy keepers.

How big are appendix horses?

15 to 17 hands
Appendix Horse Size Weighing between 900 and 1200 pounds and measuring 15 to 17 hands high, or 60 to 68 inches, the Appendix Quarter Horse is built for athletics. An individual’s build differs depending on how much American Quarter Horse they have in them and how much Thoroughbred.

Does a horse have an appendix?

What we call the cecum in the horse is the same structure as the appendix in humans. Unlike man the horse appendix (cecum) is an organ critical to horses’ survival as a species. The equine cecum is 4 feet long and holds as much as eight gallons of material.

Are Appendix Quarter Horses good for beginners?

Quarter horses often make great beginner horses because of their even temperament. However, some can be energetic. Spritely spirit aside, their other attributes—adaptability, dexterity, and reliability—make them a great first horse.

How long do Appendix Quarter Horses live?

25-35 years
Quarter horses can live 25-35 years; some even longer. A versatile horse that can excel in about any discipline you can think of, the Quarter Horse is the most popular horse in the United States today. The life expectancy of your Quarter Horse depends on genetics, nutrition, and workload.