Horses and Ponies from the Celtic Regions: The British Spotted Pony

The British Spotted Pony shares much of the same history as the British Appaloosa. Spotted horses were the thrill, as art portrays, until the Victorian era when Spanish horses gained popularity. Though no longer in demand, small breeders continued sustain the land with these spotted horses and ponies. The British Spotted Horse and Pony society was established in 1946 to retain the ancient blood. In 1977, the society split to become the British Appaloosa Society and the British Spotted Pony Society. These ponies are used for riding and driving.

The height ranges up to 14.2hh. They display the full range of the Leopard Complex gene on a Bay, Black, or Chestnut base.

References:

"International Encyclopedia of Horse Breeds" by Bonnie Hendricks

http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/british-spotted-pony/