Tiger Horse: Breed Profile

breed was developed for their unique leopardlike coats and their special gait called an amble or shuffle. Today they are often used as companion pets and casual riding mounts.
With a steady and friendly temperament tiger horses make ideal mounts for beginners and also often compete in the sport of dressage.
Colors and Markings
The most remarkable and important aspect of coloration on a tiger horse is their spots. The base coat color is acceptable to be many colors including white black and bay. The spots of the tiger horse are typically large and bold and resemble the markings of the Appaloosa horse. Variations do exist and the THA also accepts tiger horses that exhibit blanket roan and snowflake patterns with or without spots.
Unique Characteristics of the Tiger Horse
The Tiger Horses most unique characteristic is its spots. These horses look very similar in coat appearance to the Appaloosa horse. The skin under the hairs is the same color and they come in many varied patterns.
In stark contrast to an Appaloosa Tiger Horses have a unique gait. This characteristic must be present. The gait is called an amble or shuffle and is a smooth fourbeat gait that is not jarring for the rider.
Diet and Nutrition
Tiger horses as a breed do not have any specific dietary requirements or restrictions. Generally healthy animals these horses are typically fed a standard diet of hay and grain. You should speak to your veterinarian directly about the specific dietary needs of your tiger horse.
Common Health and Behavior Problems
Tiger horses are generally regarded as healthy horses with no known common genetic health or behavior problems associated with the breed. Every horse should receive a thorough annual examination in addition to the necessary vaccinations and deworming from their veterinarian. If you have concerns for your horses health discuss the issue with your veterinarian who can give you appropriate advice.
Grooming
Like any horse breed tiger horses require regular grooming for both aesthetic and health reasons. Give your tiger horse a bath as required and use a shampoo that will be gentle on their skin. Coats should be brushed regularly and hooves cleaned out on a regular basis.
The mane and tail of the tiger horse may vary with some individual horses having long and thick manes and tails while others have sparse and short ones but should always be completely natural. Care of the mane and tail such as washing conditioning and brushing needs