The Colorado Ranger Horse ("The Using Horse of the High Plains") is

one that is registered with the Colorado Ranger Horse Association, Inc.

(CRHA), which is one of the oldest of the western horse breed registries

still in existence in the United States.

 To meet the requirements for

registration with the CRHA, a horse must show a direct descent from at

least one of the two foundation stallions, 'Max #2' and 'Patches #1'.

While many Colorado Rangerbreds have appaloosa markings, CRHA

is not a color registry. Because CRHA is a 'bloodline' registry, it doesn't

matter if the horse is a solid color or shows the coloration variations

typical of the appaloosa.

If you have a registered Appaloosa, chances

are one in eight that your stallion, mare, or gelding is eligible for CRHA

registration, as well. CRHA offers a FREE PEDIGREE CHECK for your

Appaloosa's eligibility for Rangerbred registration. Check this link for

some of the Appaloosa lines that are eligible for Rangerbred registration.