Appaloosa News Monthly – April 2022

Appaloosas Appear on 1883

At this point, most stock horse people know the name Taylor Sheridan.  For those of you without cable or streaming services, he is the writer/director/producer/actor responsible for shows that heavily feature a western way of life.  First came The Run For A Million, which introduced the world to the highly competitive NRHA industry.  That was followed by The Last Cowboy, a reality series that also highlights NRHA professionals.  He brought the western life to a much wider audience in his show Yellowstone.  This drama has also featured NRHA and NRCHA professionals in its episodes.  His shows have brought a great deal of attention and money to Quarter Horses, NRHA and NRCHA venues.  This has left some of us wondering, what about the Appaloosas?

Enter 1883, a prequel to Yellowstone that shares the story of how the original Dutton’s found their way to the Yellowstone ranch in Montana.  If you have watched the show, you know that we finally see the appearance of Appaloosa horses.