Pinto Mare Horse

Pinto Horse Facts

• Pinto horses are known as a color breed. They’re not defined by their genetic ancestry. Most are easy to identify as they have a dark coat with random lighter patches over their body.
• European settlers brought this breed to America. Most of the horses came from Spain. Some escaped and joined the wild herds from the other settlers.
• They’re usually associated with North American tribal life. In fact, pintos are known as a war horse. Many of the native tribes fought the United States with them. Their coat was considered a kind of natural camouflage.