American Paint Horse

Known for its good nature and innate intelligence, this amiable creature is a pleasure to train for performance competitions, as well as an ideal companion.  Named after their coat and pattern, the paint horse is marked by some percentage of white hair over un-pigmented skin, and contains one of three known patterns- Overo, Tobiano, or Tovero.

As paint horses have a reputation of being one of the hardest working breeds in America, they were popular in the old west with farmers, Native Americans, and anyone that needed a ride. Intelligent, athletic, and strong, they are easy to train, and one of the friendliest breeds you will ever encounter.

The origins of the paint horse in North America can be traced back to the two-toned horses introduced by the Spanish explorers, descendants of horses from North Africa, and Asia Minor.  Inevitably, some of these colorful equines escaped to create the wild herds of horses roaming the Great Plains.  Captured and gentled, they raced alongside the vast herds of buffalo and traveled hundreds of miles on cattle drives.

With its stock-type conformation, natural intelligence, and willing disposition, the American Paint Horse is an ideal partner for pleasure riding, showing, trail riding, or just as a gentle companion for the friends.