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Three Vee Performance Horses
Three Vee Performance Horses in Lara, Victoria stand the spectacular Sportaloosa / Appaloosa stallion Cayuse Dark Enchantment at stud.
Results of the 2013 Sportaloosa video futurity
Champion - Florabelle
Lori's Flashpoint Af Lyn (Knabstrupper, Germany) x Northwood Glamour (Riding Pony)
Bred, owned and entered by Judy & Katrina Allan, Mansfield Park Ponies, NSW, Australia
Florabelle wins $400, the spectacular perpetual McDonald trophy and a gorgeous trophy rug sponsored by Shoshoni Appaloosas
Reserve champion - Mighty Skiptivating
Bred, owned and entered by Petra Davidson, Sparkling Acres Appaloosas, Wellsford, New Zealand
Mighty Skiptivating wins $300.
Third - Brunhilda
Hussar Of Independence (Knabstrupper, Germany) x Remi Aotearoa
Bred, owned and entered by Ben O'Sullivan & Julian Kingsford, Australian Coloured Performance Horses, Qld, Australia
Brunhilda wins $200.
Fourth - GAB's Take A Few Skips
Skip's Supreme (USA) x Cayuse Three In One
Bred, owned and entered by Allison Alderton, GAB Appaloosas, Whangarei, New Zealand
Take A Few Skips wins $100.
Fifth - Cayuse Song Of Joy
Lori's Flashpoint Af Lyn (Knabstrupper, Germany) x Cayuse Theme Song
Bred, owned and entered by Samantha McAuliffe, Cayuse Sportaloosas, NSW, Australia
Sixth - Skiptified
Skip's Supreme (USA) x Momentarily Zipped
Bred, owned and entered by Petra Davidson, Sparkling Acres Appaloosas, Wellsford, New Zealand
About the 2013 Sportaloosa video foal futurity
As always, we're very grateful to our sponsors and to our judge for their support of this wonderful showcase for breeders.
The fourth annual video foal futurity was judged by Andrew Buckley of EB Lodge Performance Horses, NSW, Australia.
The magnificent McDonald trophy will be spending a year with Mansfield Park Ponies and they'll also receive a personalised rug courtesy of Shoshoni Appaloosas, home of Cayuse Blizzard-O-Lena.
>> watch all the videos
Evaluating the conformation of the Sportaloosa
Our must-see video guide to evaluating Sportaloosa conformation helps you to know what to look for to identify a good performance prospect and how form relates to function.
2019-2020 Sportaloosa foal gallery
Feast your eyes on the 2019 Sportaloosa foal crop... foals from all around the world :)
Want in? We'd love to show off your foal photos so please send photos, name of foal, sire, dam and breeder to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we'll load them up!
Sensational Sportaloosa stallions at stud
We're thrilled to present you with the 2019 Sportaloosa Stallion Showcase - a spectacular line up of some of the very best quality spotted stallions available in the world.
From working horses to dressage stars, jumping champions to all-rounders, the Sportaloosa stallions you’ll find in our showcase have the talent to excel in whatever discipline you choose and the temperament to make them a family favourite.
Sportaloosa mini magazine - issue one 2013
Welcome to the first Sportaloosa mini magazine of 2013, brought to you in an entirely new format. Gone is the enormous file you need to download and in its place, you'll find fast-loading and easy to browse content.
We've changed the way we publish our magazine to make sure all our members can read it, even if you have a slow internet connection. Below are articles, news snippets, photos and important things to know as well as our usual mouthwatering array of Sportaloosa stallions advertised, which are over to the left of the screen.
Click on any title to read the article.
We hope you enjoy the new format and we'd love your feedback.
Best wishes, Petra & Samantha
Join us
Whether you're a competitor or pleasure rider, breeder or enthusiast, Sportaloosa International offers you a great deal.
- A unique points system lets you earn competition points in any discipline
- Let's Ride programme rewards hours spent in the saddle
- Annual video foal futurity, with free entry to all registered Sportaloosa foals
- Annual photo competition
- Informative web site and Facebook page
- Extensive line up of the best spotted stallions around, with huge promotion for owners
- A mouthwatering sales list of Sportaloosas from all over the world, with free advertising
Hours received
Got em!
We've got your hours and will update your running totals as quickly as possible.
Registered stud prefixes
The following stud prefixes have been registered with Sportaloosa International. Registration of a stud prefix is included with your one-off membership and entitles you to use that prefix in the name of any horse you have bred, when you register it with Sportaloosa International.
Stacking the odds of colour in your favour - Appaloosa Project videos
In 2011, it was our absolute privilege to work with Sheila Archer and Rebecca Bellone of the Appaloosa Project to produce an educational 3-part video seminar series. These 'Stacking the odds of colour in your favour' seminars were created specifically for Sportaloosa International at Equidays and are now available online for you to view.
2014 Sportaloosa video futurity results
It was another exciting year for quality Sportaloosa foals and we're delighted to announce the line up, courtesy of judge Bryan Lowcay of New Zealand.
Champion
Mighty McShiney
Bred, owned and entered by Australian Coloured Performance Horses in Queensland.
Sire - Shiney and Nu (QH, USA)
Dam - Appydale's Lily Infewsion
The Appaloosa Project breeder's guide to the Leopard Complex gene (LP)
The Appaloosa Project's breeder's guide to the Leopard Complex gene (LP) has everything you need to know in plain English and it's a must-read for anyone keen on spotted horses.
2018 Sportaloosa foal gallery
Baby time! Breeders, please load as many photos as you like and let us help you get your foals seen.
Congratulations to our 2018 high point award winners
High point performance Sportaloosa
Cayuse Global Warrior - Rebecca McDonald
Runner up
Sartor's Supermodel - Samantha McAuliffe
Let's Ride hours in the saddle programme
There's no shortage of motivation to get out of the house and onto a Sportaloosa because Sportaloosa International's Let's Ride programme rewards hours riding a Sportaloosa, whether you're hacking, training, or competing.
For riders
Sportaloosa International's Let's Ride programme rewards hours riding a Sportaloosa, whether you're hacking, training, or competing.
It's a motivational programme that gives you an extra edge to get out and ride when the couch is calling and the Sportaloosa crew is here to cheer you on.
Whether you're competing, training or just hacking out, your hours count as long as they're spent riding a registered Sportaloosa.
Find out more.
Registered & classified Sportaloosa stallions
This list contains all stallions registered with Sportaloosa International that are classified to breed. Foals by any of these stallions are eligible to enter the annual video futurity.
Remember to check out our stallion showcase for details of some of the best quality Sportaloosa stallions at stud available in the world today.
Night blindness in appaloosa spotted horses
Research published by The Appaloosa Project confirmed something that won’t come as a surprise to everyone - fewspot leopard and snowcap blanket Appaloosas do not see in the dark. Neither do roan-only Appaloosa horses who have 2 copies of LP.
2013 video futurity results
Sportaloosa International is delighted to announce the results of the third annual Sportaloosa $1,000 video foal futurity. Foals from Australia and New Zealand faced off under judge Andrew Buckley of NSW, Australia.
2017 Sportaloosa foal gallery
Baby time! Breeders, please load as many photos as you like and let us help you get your foals seen.
New Sportaloosa caps available now
Keeping the appaloosa colour
With its user-friendly nature, versatile conformation and unique look, a Sportaloosa is a horse to aspire to own. You'll love owning and riding a Sportaloosa and you'll never lose him in a crowd.
Cinco Park
Our very generous sponsor Cinco Park makes great quality portable feed bags (available for sale here) as well as rugs. What's more, they breed 1 or 2 quality Sportaloosas each year and generally offer them for sale.
For competitors
Registered Sportaloosas qualify for annual awards and lifetime bronze, silver and gold medallions for achievement in competition... all kinds of competitions and all kinds of disciplines.
- Competing in Appaloosa halter classes? You can record points.
- Out in hack classes? Send in your points.
- Just completed an endurance ride? Fire that points sheet through.
- Attended a western show? You guessed it, send us the points form.
- Dressage, showjumping, campdrafting, pony club..... you name it, you can record points.
- Agility competition? As long as the organisation running the event is keeping an official record of show records, you're ok to earn points.
See current and lifetime points standings here.
What to do
To have your points counted, print this form and take it and a copy of your Sportaloosa registration certificate to competitions. Complete it and have the relevant show official sign it for you, then send it back to us. Don't wait too long, as we collate our high point awards promptly.
Awards
Bronze medal certificate of ability - 100 points
This award can be earned in individual events eg. jumping, barrel racing etc or the allrounder award can be earned for points in 3 different events.
Silver medal champion award - 250 points
In individual events and allrounder earned for points in 4 different events
Gold medal elite award - 500 points
In individual events and allrounder earned for points in 5 different events
Points can be earned at all recognised shows: events run by any organisation/club that keeps official records on the performance of all horses entered in the event. Points are gained in open, novice and maiden classes judged on the performance of the horse; rookie, beginner and improver classes do not count. Double points are awarded for royal shows, national/state titles and open futurities.
Led horse points include halter points for Appaloosa/Knabstrupper and any other breed classes, hunter in hand, led hack, suitability and sport horse classes.
Bonus points 5-10 horses shown
Supreme plus 2
Champion plus 1
Reserve champion plus half
Bonus points over 10 horses shown
Supreme plus 3
Champion plus 2
Reseve champion plus 1
Points table for all events except jumping, dressage and eventing
| Horses in class | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th |
| 1-2 | 1 | |||||||||
| 3-5 | 2 | 1 | ½ | |||||||
| 6-10 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | ½ | |||||
| 11-15 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | ½ | ||||
| 16-20 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | ½ | |||
| 21-30 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | ½ | |
| 31-40 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 41-50 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| 51-80 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| 81-100 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Add 10 points if over 100 horses in the class.
Points tables for dressage competitions
Preparatory, preliminary, novice/young horse classes plus musical freestyle
| Percentage | EFA/FEI official competitions | All other recognised shows* |
| 80-100% | 9 | 8 |
| 75-79.9% | 8 | 7 |
| 70-74.9% | 7 | 6 |
| 65-69.9% | 6 | 5 |
| 63-64.9% | 5 | 4 |
| 60-62.9% | 4 | 3 |
| 55-59.9% | 3 | 2 |
| 50-54.9% | 2 | 1 |
Elementary, medium, advanced and musical freestyle for this level
| Percentage | EFA/FEI official competitions | All other recognised shows* |
| 80-100% | 18 | 16 |
| 75-79.9% | 16 | 14 |
| 70-74.9% | 14 | 12 |
| 65-69.9% | 12 | 10 |
| 63-64.9% | 10 | 8 |
| 60-62.9% | 8 | 6 |
| 55-59.9% | 6 | 4 |
| 50-54.9% | 4 | 2 |
FEI Levels
| Percentage | EFA/FEI official competitions | All other recognised shows* |
| 80-100% | 20 | 18 |
| 75-79.9% | 18 | 16 |
| 70-74.9% | 16 | 14 |
| 65-69.9% | 14 | 12 |
| 63-64.9% | 12 | 10 |
| 60-62.9% | 10 | 8 |
| 55-59.9% | 8 | 6 |
| 50-54.9% | 6 | 4 |
Points tables for jumping and eventing competitions
| Jumping Eventing |
D Grade/young horse Pre-novice |
C Grade Novice |
B Grade One Star |
A Grade Two Star |
World Cup Three Star |
International Four Star |
| 1st | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 20 |
| 2nd | 5 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 19 |
| 3rd | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 18 |
| 4th | 3 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 17 |
| 5th | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 |
| 6th | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| 7th | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 14 | |
| 8th | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 15 | |
| 9th | 2 | 4 | 5 | 14 | ||
| 10th | 1 | 3 | 4 | 13 |
* To be recognised, shows must keep a record of results.
High points categories
Led Horse - includes halter, hunter in hand, led hack, suitability for dressage, led stock horse
Ridden Horse - includes all ridden events
Amateur Rider - includes all amateur events
Youth Rider - includes all youth events
Our points year runs from 1 January to 31 December.
Sportaloosa video foal futurity
The Sportaloosa foal futurity will be back in 2017, for Northern Hemisphere foals born in 2016 and Southern Hemisphere foals born in the 2016/2017 season.
Massive promotion for spotted horse breeders
The futurity offers breeders:
- A chance to have your foal evaluated by a leading horseperson
- Promotion for your breeding programme
- Publicity for the Sportaloosa sire or dam
- A magnificent perpetual trophy
2015 Sportaloosa foal gallery
Congratulations to Sportaloosa breeders on some awesome foals for 2015 - show them off!
2012 video futurity results
Sportaloosa International is delighted to announce the results of the third annual Sportaloosa $1,000 video foal futurity. 14 foals from Australia and New Zealand vied for the top spot, under the eye of legendary Australian horseman and competitor Ian Francis.
December calendar installment (free download)
Can you believe it's the end of the year? We're rounding it out with the versatile competitor GAB's Whata Kracka, based in New Zealand.
This stallion does it all and has the awards to prove it!
→ Download your December calendar now
(Click the link, then choose File > Save as or > Export as pdf to download to your computer)
Outstanding success at the Australian Appaloosa Nationals
Sportaloosas had an exceptional time at the Australian Appaloosa Nationals in March - congratulations to everyone competing!
For breeders
We provide unparalleled promotional opportunities and rewards for smart, genuine spotted horse breeders.
From the annual foal gallery to our video foal futurity, we get your breeding programme seen.
Our breed's reputation depends on good, knowledgeable breeders producing sound, sensible, well put together animals that can succeed in the competitive arena as well as provide a lifetime's enjoyment.
That's why Sportaloosa International is here to educate and support quality Sportaloosa breeders. Our job doesn't stop at advising on breeding matches, keeping the spotted coat pattern, educating on conformation, temperament and keeping the desirable spotted coat patterns though.
A breeder's reputation and the reputation of their chosen breed depend on two things.
- 1. their ability to consistently produce quality animals that will do the job they are offered for
- 2. the way they deal with their clients, potential clients, other breeders and members of the public
That's why we provide great rewards, the best and most expert advice we can access on conformation, temperament, early training and the most up to date information on appaloosa coat patterns. It's why we do our utmost to promote the spotted horse as a quality, user-friendly animal that can succeed in a variety of disciplines, to support our breeders. It's also why we have high expectations of Sportaloosa breeders. They're often the first point of contact for the general public and the people most likely to sell a young Sportaloosa.
Foal showcase
It starts with our invitation to submit your foal photos to our annual foal showcase. It's one of the most keenly visited pages on our site and it's the most effective page on our site for delivering visits to breeders' web sites each spring and summer. You get to list a photo (you can update it as often as you like), sire, dam, breeder and web site (promotions subscribers only).
Video foal futurity
Our annual foal futurity is exclusively for registered Sportaloosa foals. With an enormous amount of promotion for the breeder and the Sportaloosa sire and dam, worldwide promotion of the video, a magnificent perpetual trophy and judged by a well respected performance judge and horseperson, it's an event every Sportaloosa foal should be entered in.
Stallion showcase & transported semen register
Registered Sportaloosa stallions whose owners take out a Sportaloosa promotions subscription each year are promoted on our stallion showcase and, if applicable, on our transported semen register. This great-value subscription includes our online showcase as well as social media promotion... we get you sen.
In keeping with our commitment to breeding with confidence, we list a photo, full pedigree, location and contact details, plus we encourage a video. Every few years, time and finances permitting, we'll travel to film promoted Sportaloosa stallions, so we can personally inspect them and produce a lasting record of the way they look, move and react.
Studbook
Our online studbook features interactive pedigrees to at least 5 generations (more where information exists) and includes photographs of all registered Sportaloosas. It's a powerful resource for tracing parentage, siblings and progeny.
Genetic information
Advances in genetic research mean that today's breeders can be better informed than ever. Our commitment to embracing and promoting what is known encompasses a variety of topics:
- 1. consistently producing appaloosa coat patterns. We actively work with The Appaloosa Project, the leading research effort into appaloosa coat patterns and associated characteristics. Our articles on appaloosa genetics are reviewed by Appaloosa Project researchers and we work hard to bring Sportaloosa members and breeders the most up to date information, presented in a format that is easily understood.
- 2. recording the results of DNA tests performed on registered Sportaloosas. These can be included in the studbook as well as on any stallion's showcase listing and in any advertisement we produce or run on his behalf. We encourage breeders to test for known serious inherited defects and to publicise the results.
General
2011 Sportaloosa foal gallery
Feast your eyes on the classy Sportaloosa, Appaloosa, Knabstrupper and other spotted foals from the 2011 season.
2011 video futurity results
The best of the 2010 Sportaloosa foal crop in Australasia was judged by New Zealand Hanovarian classifier and dressage judge Robin Potter in the prestigious $1,000 Sportaloosa International foal futurity.
2016 Sportaloosa foal gallery
The 2016 Sportaloosa foal gallery is underway. We hope you enjoy and breeders, please submit as many photos as you can!
November calendar installment (free download)
Welcome to November and this month it's the high jumping Knabstrupper Lori's Flashpoint Af Lyn, bred in Denmark, born in Germany and based in NSW.
With a NSW state showjumping title to his name in his first season, this 16hh stallion has talent to burn and sires talented and versatile foals.
Check his listing on the stallion directory for more information.
→ Download your November calendar now
(Click the link, then choose File > Save as or > Export as pdf to download to your computer)
Lifetime achievement awards
We're delighted to make our second ever award presentation for Sportaloosa lifetime achievements.
The horse for all the family
The Sportaloosa is a unique modern spotted sport horse, bred to be user friendly for all the family. They are competitive in dressage, jumping and eventing, as well as the showring, western events and pony club.
Cayuse Sportaloosas
The Aussie home of the Sportaloosa and our key founder and funder, Cayuse Sportaloosas stands a rare black leopard Knabstrupper stallion imported from Germany, one of the best breed working Appaloosa stallions available and always has top quality Sportaloosas for sale.
Current points standings
Congratulations to all riders and Sportaloosas currently amassing points. Remember, we offer real rewards for annual high point awards as well as lifetime achievement so make sure you join, register and take a points form with you to every event. Check out who's leading the way in year end points here:
2010 video futurity results
The cream of the 2009 Sportaloosa foal crop in Australasia was judged by Queensland state dressage coach Carlos de Cleermaecker in the $1,000 Sportaloosa International foal futurity.
2010 Sportaloosa foal gallery
Enjoy the classy Sportaloosa, Appaloosa, Knabstrupper and other spotted foals born in the 2010 season.
2013 gallery
Sportaloosa members, to load images to the gallery, log in and choose 'Upload images' from the user menu. Upload images into the 2013 gallery category and don't forget to include a title and description.
See the 2012 gallery here
- Sportaloosas on the mountain tops!
- Description:
Wayne Lacy and Buckledown Costa Roo high in the hills in Victoria, Feb 2013....
- Sportaloosas on the mountain tops!
- Description:
Wayne Lacy and Buckledown Costa Roo high in the hills in Victoria, Feb 2013....
- Sportaloosas on the mountain tops!
- Description:
Wayne Lacy and Buckledown Costa Roo high in the hills in Victoria, Feb 2013....
- Cayuse Iron Duke
- Description:
Iron Duke practising some free jumping
- Cayuse Iron Duke
- Description:
Iron Duke practising some free jumping
2014 Sportaloosa foal gallery
The beautiful Sportaloosa foal gallery for the 2014/15 season.
We hope you enjoy and please, add as many photos as you like.
October calendar installment (free download)
Welcome to October and the sensational grulla snowcap stallion Cayuse Mighty Windstorm, based in the Northern Territory and unmatched in the world.
He's a sensational sire of rare and interesting colours, a 100% appaloosa colour producer and most importantly, an outstanding working horse with a cool head and athletic ability.
Check his listing on the stallion directory for more information.
→ Download your October calendar now
(Click the link, then choose File > Save as or > Export as pdf to download to your computer)