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American Paint Horse
American Paint Horse
American Paint Horse
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The Paint Horse is descended from Spanish horses brought to the US and was popular with the American Indians as a war horse. The American Paint Horse is not strictly a breed but to qualify as a Paint Horse, horses must come from Quarter Horse, US Thoroughbred, or Paint Horse breeding.

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Horse Facts
Origin
Descended from Spanish horses brought to the US and popular with American Indians as a war horse.
Characteristics
The Paint Horse is not strictly a breed, and must come from Quarter Horse, US Thoroughbred, or Paint Horse breeding.
Height
Up to 16 hands
Colors
Overo: Bold white head markings, irregular scattered coloured patches and often with dark legs. Tobiano: Head is colored, the colored patches are regular, oval or round and at least all of the lower legs are white. Some coat patterns show characteristics of both types and these are called "Tovero". White with varying amounts of another color.
Personality
Intelligent, dutiful and willing

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