In the summer they shed much of the curl and some shed their manes as well, a very few shed tail hair too. The coat of the Curly horse is physically different than that of other breeds, and the hair shafts are structurally different when viewed under a microscope. People who are allergic to horses are generally NOT allergic to Curly horses. Several Curly breeders started their involvement with the breed to escape allergy symptoms, then became impressed with other qualities of the breed and began to raise them. Although the numbers of registered Curly horses is still low, there are now breeders in all parts of the United States, and also in Canada, Sweden, Germany, and Australia.
Curlies seem to delight in, and seek out human company.
The Curly's most visible characteristic is it's curly coat, but their gentle disposition and desire to please are also believed to be genetically passed along. Curlies can be found in all sizes from pony to draft, but most are 14.2 to 16 hands tall. Sorrel is the most common color, but all colors including pinto and appaloosa spotted are produced. There are both gaited and non gaited Curlies. With their exceptional desire to please and more than their share of common sense, Curlies are remarkably versatile and easy to train.