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A Paint Horse’s History

By Riley Hendersen

You are now wondering what in the world is a paint horse. Where did it come from and who has them? You have never heard of them before and now your curiosity has been spiked and you want to learn everything you can about this special breed.

The American Paint Horse is a breed of horse that combines both the characteristics of a western stock horse with a pinto spotting pattern of white and dark coat colors. It is now one of the fastest-growing breeds in the United States. The paint horse is a descendant from the Spanish horses that were exported to the Americas in the 16th century and it became part of the herds of wild horses that roamed the Western deserts and plains.

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