Cayuse
Cayuse is an archaic term used in the American West, originally referring to a small landrace horse, often noted for unruly temperament. The name came from the horses of the Cayuse people of the Pacific Northwest.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | United States |
| Classification | term for a small horse |
| Wikidata id | Q5055481 |
Cayuse is an archaic term used in the American West, originally referring to a small landrace horse, often noted for unruly temperament. The name came from the horses of the Cayuse people of the Pacific Northwest. The term came to be used in a derogatory fashion to refer to any small, low-quality horse, particularly if owned by indigenous people or a feral horse.
It originates in United States. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q5055481.
Sources: Wikidata (Q5055481) ยท Wikipedia