.>So... can someone clarify paint for me and I guess the logical >next question would be what is PINTO? > would that be color anywhere on the body? is this strictly >color and not > breed specific? To make it icey related...any >icey's ever show these > kinds > of colors? > > Thanks > Bia
Pinto is the color designation not a breed. Paint is a breed. To be eligible for registry, a Paint's sire and dam must be registered with the American Paint Horse Association, the American Quarter Horse Association, or the Jockey Club (Thoroughbreds). At least one parent must be a registered American Paint Horse. To be eligible for the Regular Registry, the horse must also exhibit a minimum amount of white. Tobiano refers to a Paint or pinto that usually has 4 white legs and uniform blotches. The head is usually a solid color but can have a blaze, etc. The Frame Overo usually has less uniform markings, splashy or splotchy looking, most of the legs are dark, white does not extend over the back. There's also a Tovero which is mostly white with color in very specific areas of the head and body. They also come in Sabino which is a freckled, roany look. To make things more complicated a horse can be combinations of these colors! Icleandics can be Tobiano or a form of Overo called Splash. Cherie
