The horse is a showy horse.

Then, mounting a showy horse which was a gallant stepper, I rode down to the fort, rifle in hand.

He was riding a showy horse, which he caused to prance whenever any one was looking; and had assumed the panoply of the fashionable dragoman.

Fanciers of horses and dogs too were not wanting; 24,000 sesterces (240 pounds) was no uncommon price for a showy horse.