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American Paint Horse

Origin, Colors, Registration and Health

"The American Paint Horse is one of the most recognizable horse breeds – the unique patterns of his coat make him stand out in a crowd."

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"The history of the "painted" horse runs deeply through the heart of America.

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History

"Evidence of a colorful coat pattern appeared throughout history as horses developed close relationships with humans..."

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Origins

"Originally, “painted” and “pinto” were just terms used to describe color (pinto comes from the Spanish word “pintado” i.e. “painted”)"

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Painted vs Pinto

"American Paint Horses are stock horses – sensible, hard-working, muscular and agile."

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Characteristics