Seeing Cowboys chase Indians on their Appaloosa horses during the Saturday morning westerns on the TV is where my love for the breed began. As a 9 year-old I dreamt of riding in such harmony and at great speed on the backs of these spotted horses just like the Indians, as near to nature and as natural as possible.

Many years and much research later my dream was finally fulfilled when my Foundation Appaloosa Stallion, Kiss My Finest Heart, stepped off the lorry here in Spain completing a long journey from Texas and from my childhood. He is of course Black and White - so was the TV in those days!

Though I learnt long ago that Appaloosas come in many colours and with many coat patterns I stayed true to my dream. As such I also have true Foundation Appaloosa Mares to do my small part in increasing the numbers of this once nearly extinct breed. Don´t be fooled, not every spotty horse is an Appaloosa!

Here in the idyllic countryside above the village of Manilva, Málaga, 10 kilometers from the coast, I practice barefoot and natural horse husbandry, endurance riding and perfect our small breeding program of Foundation Appaloosa´s.

As the years pass I realise the more I know about horses, the more I still need to learn! So I decided to build this web site to share what I have learnt regarding Barefoot horses and Endurance. I will happily share with you all I have learnt regarding equipment, horse riding tips, horse training tips and health care. Maybe in return, you can share your equine knowledge with me!

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