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What is the difference between Pintos and Paints?
Of the questions posed to the PtHA, this is invariably the most frequently asked. Simply put: The Paint Horse (registered by the
APHA) is limited to horses of documented and registered Paint, Quarter Horse, or Thoroughbred breeding. The difference in eligibility between the two registries has little to do with color or pattern; only bloodlines. While most Paints can be double registered as Stock or Hunter type Pintos, PtHA also allows for the registration of miniature horses, ponies, and horses derived from other breed crosses, such as Arabian, Morgan,
Saddlebred, and Tennessee Walking Horse, to name but a few.
The Pinto Horse is a color breed with documentation of pedigree.
- What are the Pinto patterns and how do they differ?
There are two recognized Pinto color patterns and two variations of these patterns:
- TOBIANO (Toe-bee-ah'-no) appears to be white with large spots of color, often overlapping on animals
with a greater percentage of color than white. Spots of color typically originate from the head, chest,
flank, and buttock, often including the tail. Legs are generally white, giving the appearance of a white
horse with large or flowing spots of color. Generally, the white crosses the center of the back or topline of
the horse. It is considered necessary to have a Tobiano parent to achieve a Tobiano foal.
- TOVERO (Toe-vair'-o) is a variation of the Tobiano but the
patches of color do not usually cross the back or topline.
- OVERO (O-vair'-o) appears to be a colored horse with
jagged white markings usually originating on the animal's side or belly, spreading toward the neck,
tail, legs, and back. The color appears to frame the white spots. Thus, an Overo
often has a dark tail, mane, legs, and backline. Bald or white faces often
accompany the Overo pattern. Some Overos show white legs along with White almost never crosses the back
or topline. A horse of Pinto coloration descendant from two solid colored parents of another typically
solid colored pure breed is called a "crop-out" and is of the Overo pattern.
- SABINO (Sah-bee'-no) variation can be Overo with splashy white markings, seemingly comprised of round,
lacy white spots or Tobiano with the colored portions having a speckled effect.
BREED CHARACTERISTICS
COLOR REQUIREMENTS: The color requirement, predicated on the age of the animal at time of application, is a
total of 4 square inches of underlying pink skin with
white hair on the body or certain designated areas of the head (i.e. eligible zone) for horses two years and
older, 8 square inches for yearlings, or 4 square inches for weanlings. Minimum requirements for ponies
and miniatures are 50% and 25% of those for horses, respectively. Animals with insufficient "qualifying
color" to be accepted in the regular color division but with at least two or more "Pinto" characteristics
OR solid colored animals with documented and registered pinto-colored sire and/or dam may be
eligible for registration in the Breeding Stock Division.
PEDIGREE REQUIREMENTS/RESTRICTIONS: While PtHA accepts animals derived from many different approved
breed/registry crosses, it does NOT accept animals with Appaloosa, Draft or Mule breeding and/or
characteristics. HORSE STALLIONS must have both sire and dam registered with PtHA or another approved
outcross registry. PONY/MINIATURE STALLIONS must have at least one parent (sire or dam) registered with a
recognized breed association [Effective 1-1-99]. Mares and Geldings can be registered on their qualifying
color alone.
TYPE DESIGNATION: All registered Pinto Horses and Ponies are identified within one of the following four
types. Type is determined by the conformation and background of each horse/pony.
The STOCK TYPE Pinto is an animal suitable for (1) western events; (2) Hunter Seat events; and (3) a
variety of other events. The Stock Type Pinto should display the conformation associated with Quarter Horse
breeding. Generally, double-registered Paints (APHA) will be registered in this division.
The HUNTER TYPE Pinto is an animal suitable for: (1)
Hunter Seat Events; (2) western events; and (3) a variety of other events. The Hunter Type Pinto should
display the conformation associated with Thoroughbred, approved Warmblood or running Quarter Horse breeding.
The PLEASURE TYPE Pinto is an animal presented in a
natural manner and suitable for: (1) general western, English, and driving events; and (2) a variety of
other events. The Pleasure Type Pinto should display the conformation associated with Arabian or classic
Morgan breeding.
The SADDLE TYPE Pinto is an animal suitable for: (1)
general English, western, and driving events; and (2) a variety of other events. The Saddle Type Pinto
should display the conformation associated with American Saddlebred, Tennessee Walking or Miissouri
Foxtrotter breeding. The horse in this photo to the right s a representative of the SADDLE type nd
carries a typical TOBIANO pattern.
CLASSIFICATION: "Horse" for animals maturing over 56" in height at the withers. "Pony" for animals 56"and
under, but over 34". "Miniature" for animals 34" and under at maturity. "B Miniature" for animals over 34"
but not exceeding 38" at maturity. By providing two height divisions for miniature horses and four
distinctly different conformation type divisions for horses and ponies, the PtHA truly does offer
"Something for Everyone" as their motto claims. Each division, having its own rules and standards, allows
for exhibition against "like" conformation and styles.
PINTO: SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
In summary, the Pinto is the breed choice for equine enthusiasts of virtually all disciplines and events;
or just for pleasure riding or to get a job done; when you want a horse, pony or miniature to use or show,
with color and eye appeal!
Source: PtHA Website, www.pinto.org
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