AMERICAN PAINT HORSE

American Paint Horses, are well know in the United States for their quality, athleticism, agreeable disposition and, distinct coat pattern. What’s more they are growing in popularity in the UK. So much so that the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) has recently granted a Charter to a new Association, the UK Paint Horse Association (UK PHA) who are promoting the breed in the UK.

For some "American Paint Horse"will conjure up a picture in the mind of westerns and cowboys, for those in "the know" there will also be pictures of racing, show jumping, dressage, in fact almost any equine discipline you can think of.

More and more equine enthusiasts are seeing the potential of this breed. Celebrating it's 40th year - The APHA is one of the fastest growing horse breed registries in the world. Since it's founding in 1962, APHA has registered more than 650,000 horses. In the last 10 years alone, APHA has registered more than 450,000 horses.

Can any colourful horse be registered with the APHA?

No, there are bloodline requirements:
Sire: must be APHA, AQHA or Jockey Club registered.
Dam: must be APHA, AQHA or Jockey Club registered.
 
What is the difference between a Paint and a Pinto?

The Pinto Horse Association (PtHA) registers horses from a broad range of breeds that meet minimum colour requirements established by the PtHA.

The American Paint Horse Association registers only horses with a pedigree from the APHA, American Quarter Horse Association or Jockey Club (U.S. Thoroughbred registry) and that meet APHA minimum colour requirements.

If you want to join UK PHA or know more about the Paint breed go to the UK PHA website www.ukpha.co.uk. From there you can find contact details and links to the APHA.