Oh wow - He really is stunning. I hope I end up with something like that this year as I live for spotties!
A spotty doesn't have to have striped hooves although it's very common in them. Most of mine have striped, but I do have a few that have solid coloured hooves.
Pam C said exactly what I was thinking when I saw him. That's the color/markings appaloosa breeders pray for. Tell your friend I said congratulations on that little beauty.