Site Directory...
This web site has been arranged into easily navigated segments, which are listed below to help you find your way around. Please feel free to visit all of the pages that your time allows for!
CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact Ehlers Crossing: This web page provides you with our telephone number to contact Don or Christy Ehlers, Email address, and snail mail address.
SALES INFORMATION
Horses for Sale: This web page provides you with links to the appaloosas we are offering for sale. Here you will find photos and links to the personal pages of all horses we are offering for sale.
Satisfied Customers: Buy with confidence from Ehlers Crossing. Don't just take our word for it - read for yourself how wonderful our horses really are from those who have bought from us in the past. Word of mouth is the best advertisement in the world!
Books and Magazines For Sale: This page is full of Out-of-Print treasures, and like all out of print books, these are one-of-a-kind. Photos are included to show condition. Whether you are a collector or researcher - you'll find these come in mighty handy! Shipment available to any country, anywhere--international orders welcome!
Disclaimer: Why? Because we all need a little protection.
LibertyArk: The Liberty Ark Coalition opposes any form, federal or state, of a government-mandated National Animal Identification System (NAIS). Learn what is going on in YOUR state.
The
Spotted Horse Through History: This
is an IN-DEPTH look at the origins of the spotted horse. As this page has much
information please wait while it fully loads. There is a song by Bobby Wayne
with this page, turn your volume down if you would prefer not to listen.
Compiled and Researched by Christy E.
Appaloosa
and the Nez Perce: This
is an IN DEPTH look at the history of the Nez Perce people and the
Appaloosa they bred. There is a song by Bobby Wayne
with this page, turn your volume down if you would prefer not to listen.
Compiled and Researched by Christy E.
ApHC
Gets Started: This web page is full of facts
about
the present day American Appaloosa. From the time Claude
J. Thompson fell in love with Appaloosas to
the forming of the ApHC. Many photo's of Claude's original stock.
Compiled and Researched by Christy E.
Canadian
Appaloosa
History :
This web page is full of facts about
the present day Canadian Appaloosa. From the time of Wolf Necklace to the
forming of the ApHCC. This page is still being added to as I research more information.
Please check back often to see what new information I have found!
Compiled and Researched by Christy E.
History
of the American Quarter Horse: The
Quarter Horse has a rich and proud heritage in it's own right. This page
was designed to show that heritage and raise the question "Is the Quarter
Horse the best choice to breed an Appaloosa to?". You be the judge.
Compiled and Researched by Christy E.
History
of the Quarter Master Remounts: The
U.S. Remount was an organization formed in 1920 to promote the breeding of
suitable horse for the Cavalry. The idea was that the Remount would provide
stallions to individual breeders to use in the upgrading of their own stock.
Compiled and Researched by Christy E.
Nimíipuutimptneewit:
Nez
Perce is a highly endangered language. While sources differ on the exact number
of fluent speakers, it is almost definitely under 100. Come learn a new language!
Compiled and Researched by Christy E.
The Appaloosa Project: This web page answers such questions as: What is a Homozygous Appaloosa? What is the genetic status of a horse that has inherited no Lp gene? What does the E-effect mean to Appaloosa breeders? Written by Sheila Archer. Researched by Sheila Archer, Dr. Sponenberg and Dr. Terry.
Appaloosa Sires of the Palouse Country - and the Men Who Rode Them: In every breed of livestock developed in a specific area, the men and the sires of that area who influenced the breed become of interest. With Appaloosas it has been possible to talk to some of the owners and breeders of foundation sires, and people who knew them. Lots of photo's along with interviews, as written by George Hatley.
Appaloosa Characteristics: This web page was designed to show you what the Appaloosa characteristics are. Lots of photo's along with descriptions as written by George Hatley.
Appaloosa Type: Lets think in terms of Appaloosa.....by George Hatley
Coat Color Genetics:
This is revised from the article written by the
author which was originally published in the November-December 1979 issue of
"Equine Practice" and reprinted in the April 1980 issue of "Appaloosa News." by Ann T. Bowling, PhD, Veterinary Genetics Laboratory, School of Veterinary
Medicine, University of California, Davis
*This link will open a new
window at
UCDavis web site where you will be able to read this
article.
Crosses That Will Kill Your Color:
"
In planning this year's breeding program there are some
cold genetic facts that all Appaloosa owners must be aware of....."
General News. Appaloosas, Other Breeds and Crossbreds: "I think we as Appaloosa breeders could give the following a little thought;..." 1960 Appaloosa News article written by Ben Johnson then Vice President of the Appaloosa Horse Club, Inc.
Grays and
Non-Appaloosa Roans: "
Some owners have difficulty accepting both the genetic facts concerning the
breeding of grays and ....."
Heredity and Genetics: Reiterates to many Appaloosa owners the importance in which the basic fundamentals of heredity plays in the present, and especially the future, of our beautiful spotted breed, the Appaloosa. As written by Mary P. Hare pen name Farrell Henry .
Questions and Answers: While looking through some old Appaloosa News, I came across this Question and Answer segment that really caught my attention. So much of what was printed over 4 decades ago still applies to today's world. This particular segment is about breeding as it appeared in the Appaloosa News in 1961. It should be noted that while George Hatley was the editor at the time this appeared and was normally the person who responded to questions, I can find nowhere where the actual respondent is identified.
Questions and Answers: These particular segments are about purebred, as they appeared in the Appaloosa News in 1961.
The
Gelding Myth: This
article is well worth the reading!
Excerpt from Practical Horse Management WITH
SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON THE APPALOOSA by Chardy Shealy
"...THE
GELDING MYTH is just that, a myth. The myth states that any stallion that is
gelded has a problem, "wasn't good enough to be a stallion."
Absolutely untrue!...."
*This link will open a new
window at
Brindabella
Farms where you will be able to read this
article.
Why Appaloosas Should Not
Be Crossbred With Non-Appaloosa Roans and Grays of Other Breeds:
"The Appaloosa has
many good qualities, but the asset that attracts the most new interest is his
unusual and eye-catching coat markings."
Horse Health FAQ: This web page takes you back to the basics of horse health.
BOOKS OF INTEREST
Books and Magazines For Sale: This page is full of Out-of-Print treasures, and like all out of print books, these are one-of-a-kind. Photos are included to show condition. Whether you are a collector or researcher - you'll find these come in mighty handy! Shipment available to any country, anywhere--international orders welcome!
Books of Interest: This page is full of horse books that may be of interest to horse owners world wide. On this page you will find not only Appaloosa books but also horse management and training books. Most of these books can be bought from the original owner or from your local books store. Where there are links to purchase the book on line I have provided them.
Links: These are links to sites we have found we often visit, so we placed them on this web page for you to use. Happy surfing!
Search eBay for Appaloosa items: Over the years I have found many Appaloosa deals and treasures on eBay. I have created this page in conjunction with eBay to give you the opportunity to find your Appaloosa treasures.
Search eBay for great homeschooling materials! I have created this page in conjunction with eBay to give you the opportunity to find your Homeschooling deals.
IN MEMORY OF
Robert Peckinpah This page is dedicated to Mr. Peckinpah. I never had the honor of meeting the man personally, however he touched me and my ideas with his written words from so long ago.
Lee Warne This page is dedicated to Mr. Warne of South Dakota. He was a great inspiration to us at the start of our breeding program.
Foaling Date Guestimator: This page takes you to our foal date guestimator. You put in the information and it tells you what you need to do and when to expect that foal you have been waiting for. To assist in maintaining your horse health records - you can print this page. Just enter in the mares name, estimated date of conception and click calculate.
Tie
Your Own Simple Rope Halter: Read or
Download Here. Making
your own rope halters is a rewarding process. You get an extra feeling of
accomplishment knowing that your horse is responding to something personally
made with your own hands, not to mention the savings to the pocket book!
The
Natural Horseman will teach you how to make a simple, very durable and safe rope
halter that you can use to train your horse (complete with photo's).
File
requires Free Acrobat Reader 
Interactive Games - Livestock Identification:
This wonderful site offers interactive
games that teach about..
Skeletal System Diagrams; Basic Body Parts
Diagrams; and Major Cuts of Meat Diagrams.
*This link will open a new
window at
University of Kentucky College of Agriculture.