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Page 5 of 5 The Grill is named after the great western workhorse, the Appaloosa, a breed usually noticed and recognized because of its spots and splashes of color. While spotted horses are known to have existed as far back as 20,000 years ago, the breed in North America originally became associated with the Nez Perce and Palouse indian tribes in the Northwest who became sophisticated horsemen. Their mounts, which included many spotted individuals, were prized and envied by other tribes. Many believe they were the first tribes to breed selectively for specific traits such as intelligence, speed and endurance. The Appaloosa name is thought to have originated by white settlers in the Northwest region who called the spotted horses they saw by the Palouse River or owned by the Palouse tribe, .Palouse horses. or . a Palouse horse.. Over time the name was shortened and slurred to .a Palousey. and then .Appaloosey.. The Appaloosa name was officially tagged in 1938 when a group of dedicated horseman formed the Appaloosa Horse Club, the international breed registry, for the preservation and improvement of the spotted horse.
Appaloosa Grill is proud to carry this moniker usually associated with such a colorful and unique breed with abilities and beauty thought to be more than just skin deep.
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