Horse Breeds & Types (Color Breeds) - Pt.3

What is a color breed?

A breed/registry that has specific coat-color requirements for registration.

What are examples of color breeds?

• Palomino

• Appaloosa

• American Paint Horse

• Pinto

• Buckskin

What does a Palomino look like?

Gold-colored body with a flaxen or white mane and tail

Does a Palomino have to be a specific body type?

No. It can be any body type.

What is the Appaloosa known for?

Unique coat-color patterns

What are important physical color characteristics of the Appaloosa?

• Mottled skin

• Striped hooves

• Visible white sclera around the eye

What are two common Appaloosa patterns?

Leopard and blanket

When was the American Paint Horse Association established?

1965

What is the American Paint Horse closely associated with?

Quarter Horses

What types of horses can be used as parents for a registered Paint?

Paint, Quarter Horse, or Thoroughbred.

What makes a horse a Pinto?

Color only

Can a Pinto be any breed?

Yes

What body types can Pintos have?

Many different body types

What is a piebald?

Black and white

What is a skewbald?

White + another color other than black

What does a Buckskin look like?

Tan or gold body with black points