Although each horse's training will vary, there are a few things that should be borne in mind when training these spotted beauties. Appaloosas are witty and intelligent. They demonstrate their intelligence when they are introduced to someone new. They will occasionally do strange but rarely deadly things to put their riders to the test.  In these situations, outsmarting them is frequently the only way to acquire their respect. Groundwork forms an integral part of training a horse, and Appaloosas are no exception. Trust and respect that begin on the ground, are essential to Appaloosas. There are several techniques to create a rapport: lounging, in-hand labor, and liberty work.