At a time when spotted horses weren’t common in open classes at high levels of western pleasure competition, Chocolatey, a 2005 dun blanket Appaloosa stallion, entered the ring and changed everyone’s perceptions forever.
Chocolatey became a two-time Appaloosa Pleasure Horse Association World Champion, Appaloosa Horse Club World Champion, National Snaffle Bit Association Reserve World Champion, and was Champion at several distinguished shows including the Reichert Celebration. Chocolatey’s record showed everyone that Appaloosas could be competitive – and win – in high level competition.
Now retired to stud and owned by Gary Bottoms and managed by Heather Bottoms, “Harold” is passing on his trademark long reaching front leg and effortless movement to his offspring. Bred selectively, Chocolatey has one of the smallest percentages of get in the industry, yet one of the highest percentages of winning offspring! This talented stallion has opened doors for his breed, while building a lasting legacy.