International Striped Horse

Intro

The International Striped Horse is not a breed, but a color type that was established in Colorado.

Origins

The Striped Horse Association was created in 1988 by a number of individuals that had an interest in the primitive striping patterns (both dun and brindle) found in many breeds worldwide. One of their goals was to catalogue as many different patterns as possible by giving each different breed a code and keeping them independent of one another.

Features

Average height varies.

Physique

There is no standard confirmation for this color type as the registry accepts all breeds, the only requirement for registration is that the animal possess a recognized and accepted striping pattern.

Traditional Colors

Can be most solid colors with a dun dilution gene .

Temperament

Generally color breeds discourage registration of difficult or aggressive animals.

Use

Riding horse
Show horse