American Paint Horses

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Figure 4: It’s easy to take care of American Paint horses even as foals. As they love to please their owners, they are often behaved.

Alternative Name/s: Paints

  1. They have higher risks of developing lethal genetic illnesses including herda and hypp.
  2. Paints are descendants of thoroughbreds and spotted quarter horses.
  3. A versatile breed, they make wonderful trail riding horses. They are also used for rodeo barrel racing and calf roping.
  4. They became popular after they were discriminated for their spots and for not having a solid color.
  5. They come in shades ranging from black, bay, and white with mixes of brown.
  6. They are classified according to the patterns of their coats and could belong to overo, solid, tobiano, or tovero.