Paint Horse v Pinto v Skewbald v Piebald

Which is Which

The paint-coated horses are not only gorgeous, though, but they are also often misnamed, with almost all four distinctions used to describe any and all.

The paint-coated horses are not only gorgeous, though, but they are also often misnamed, with almost all four distinctions used to describe any and all.

Piebald and Skewbald Horses

Resulting from a dominant gene, the tobiano markings are recognizable as large white spots with rounded edges being found on both the body and the legs  of a horse.

Tobiano Coat Pattern

As opposed to the sharp, rounded tobiano patches, this white can be much more irregular and does not necessarily need to have clean, clear edges.

How Paints are Different from Pintos

All piebalds and skewbalds are pinto horses, thanks to their flashy, patchy coats. A piebald pinto is one that is black with white markings, while a skewbald pinto is a pinto coat that is white and any other color.

Pinto vs. Piebald vs. Skewbald

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