October 2, 2008
A Splash of White Gives This Paint Horse a Dash of Flash
The American Paint Horse has often been erroneous referred to as the Pinto, but in fact, the two words have different meanings. The Pinto Horse Association (PHA) is a color registry, and Pintos can be any breed, but Paints are American Paint Horse Association (APHA)-registered horses that can prove parentage from one of three approved registries: American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA), the Thoroughbred Jockey Club (JC), or the APHA, as well as meet a minimum color requirement. While a painted horse could be double-registered if it met the breed standards specified by each registry, the registries are independent.
