Pinto

Pinto is a horse coat color that consists of large patches of white and another color. In Britain and Ireland, the terms "Colored," piebald and skewbald are often used to describe horses of this color pattern. The Pinto color pattern existed in prehistoric times, and has been specifically bred by various cultures throughout history. Pinto coloring is popular today in the English-speaking world, especially the United States, where the pattern is considered a color breed and registries have formed to encourage the breeding of pinto horses.

A Pinto may be any breed, but must be the proper color. There are several different registries with varying requirements. The most generous allow registration of a horse of any breed or combination of breeds with as little as three square inches of white above the knees or hocks, other than facial markings. Some registries also require horses to meet a certain breed or type standard. A few registries will allow registration of a solid-colored foal if the parents were both colored and accepted by the registry.