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The American Paint Horse is a breed of horses which are known
for having a percentage of white hair over skin combined with
another color. This color pattern is one of the most important
characteristics of this breed. The American Paint Horse Association
is one of the largest breed register centers in the US.
Every American Paint Horse has white hair combined with some
other color found in horses. This includes brown, black, tan,
or gray. American Paint horses are related to the American
Quarter Horse, and share the same ancestors. The markings
on these horses can be anywhere on its body. Like the Quarter
Horse, American Paint Horses are known for their speed and
athletic qualities.
Strict requirements are necessary in order to register these
horses. Both the sire and dam have to be registered in the
APHA and the club for Thoroughbreds. At least one of the parents
of the horse being registered must be an American Paint Horse.
It is also important that the horse being registered have
white fur over skin which is another color. These horses have
an excellent temperament, and make great pets.
The American Paint Horse should have a body shape which is
the same as the American Quarter Horse. They should be heavy
but not very tall, and their center of gravity should be low.
They should also be very muscular with a powerful back legs.
They should also be able to run extremely fast and maneuver
quickly. The American Paint Horse is one of the most popular
breeds of horses in the United States today.
Despite this, these horses are susceptible to getting lethal
white syndrome, a genetic disease. Some foals are born with
a pure white color and do not have a functioning colon. As
of this writing, no effective treatments have been found for
this disease, and the foal usually dies within two weeks.
The death is a very painful process, and they are typically
put down once symptoms have been found. The coat color alone
is not an indicator that a horse has this disease.
This disease has become well known among American Paint Horse
breeders, and many of them have encountered this disease first
hand. While it was thought at one time that overos carried
this disease, recent research has shown that not all overos
carry this disorder, and tobianos and quarter horses may carry
it also. Despite these conditions, American Paint Horses are
highly prized.
Michael Colucci is an experienced horse competitor and
writes articles for http://www.horsegathering.com
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