In addition, Coldsmith and his 2nd wife Edna were cattle ranchers and breeders of Appaloosa horses.
The Nez Perce raced their Appaloosa horses at distances from a few hundred yards to 12 miles.
He later became a breeder of Appaloosa horses and Murray Grey cattle.
At a station where we fill with gas, a man with a trailer carrying two Appaloosa horses strikes up a conversation.
She trained Appaloosa horses in Western Washington State and had success on the Appaloosa national show circuit.
He has also dabbled in Appaloosa horses, art, and antiques.
Also according to Nez Perce tradition, the Appaloosa horse was first bred in the area.
The Nez Perce were famous for their Appaloosa horses, and they are an important part of a resurgence of cultural traditions.
They began breeding certain Appaloosa horses with non-spotted, gaited types.
Although a remnant population of Appaloosa horses remained after 1877, they were virtually forgotten as a distinct breed for almost 60 years.