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Intro<\/h3>\n

The paint is a performance type color breed and are often bred exclusively for their spotted pattern. Crosses to gaited, pony or draft breeds are not recognized by the registry, only Thoroughbred<\/a> or Quarter Horse<\/a> bloodlines are allowed.
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Origins<\/h3>\n

The first paint horses in American are thought to have been brought over from Spain, where record of their existence stretches back to 700 A.D. These spotted horses were prized by many Native American tribes who dutifully bred them for their spots. Later during the 19th century as Quarter horses<\/a> came west, the two collided and more color was introduced to the stock type Quarter horses. <\/p>\n

Keeping the Color<\/h3>\n

When the American Quarter Horse Association emerged in 1940, they excluded spotted white patterns in their registry. However the spotted stock horses had won many hearts and a variety of organizations sprang up to preserve them. In 1965 many of them banded together to form the American Paint Horse Association. <\/p>\n

Today spotted paint patterns are heavily influenced by Quarter Horse blood, creating a versatile and intelligent animal. Breeding practices are based on American Paint Horse Association<\/a> (APHA), American Quarter Horse Association<\/a> and Jockey Club<\/a> Registry requirements.<\/p>\n

There are two patterns<\/a> recognized by the paint breed: overo<\/a> and tobiano<\/a> (paint patterns are different genetically).<\/p>\n

Overo<\/strong>
\nRarely has white extending across the back between withers and tail
\nAt least one and often all four) dark legs
\nHead markings are bald, apron or bonnet-faced
\nWhite markings are irregular, scattered and splash-like
\nTail is generally one color
\nAnimal may be either predominately white or dark<\/p>\n

Tobiano<\/strong>
\nGenerally displays solid colored head with a facial marking
\nUsually all four legs are white below hocks & knees
\nSpots are regular and clear in oval or round patterns
\nSpots on neck and chest
\nEither one or both flanks are dark
\nAnimal may be either predominately white or dark<\/p>\n

Features<\/h3>\n

Average height 15 – 16 hands
\nGood balance
\nBuilt solid for stock work
\nCompact and refined<\/p>\n

Physique<\/h3>\n

Head is straight with large eyes
\nNeck is muscular and well-formed
\nSloped shoulder and short, strong back
\nLegs are solid and strong<\/p>\n

Traditional Colors<\/h3>\n

Overo<\/a> and tobiano<\/a> patterns<\/p>\n

Temperament<\/h3>\n

Intelligent and refined
\nStrong and willing animal built for hard work
\nIncredibly versatile animal<\/p>\n

Use<\/h3>\n

Show horses
\nStock horses
\nPleasure horses<\/p>\n

Helpful Links<\/h3>\n

*All links open in a new window<\/small>
\nAmerican Paint Horse Association<\/a><\/p>\n

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