About The Pinto

The Breed
Choice, versatility and achievement for the breed that offers something for everyone is what the Pinto Horse Association has to offer. Formed in 1956, many Pinto bloodlines trace three or four generations before the beginning of the association.
The Size
  Miniature - Any equine measuring 34 inches or less
  Miniature B - Any equine measuring over 34 inches and up to 38 inches
   Pony - Any equine measuring over 38 inches and up to 56 inches
    Horse - Any equine measuring more than 56 inches (14 hands)
The Type
Hunter - Displays the carriage and conformation associated with predominantly Thoroughbred horse or Connemara or Welsh pony breeding.
Pleasure - Displays the carriage and conformation associated with predominantly Arabian or Morgan horse or Welsh or Shetland pony breeding.
     Saddle - Gaited horse or pony displaying the carriage, animation and conformation of Saddlebred, Hackney or Tennessee Walking Horse or modern style Shetland pony breeding.
     Stock - Displays the carriage and conformation associated with the Quarter Horse or Shetland pony breeding.
The Pattern
Tobiano - Coat appears to be white with large flowing spots of color, often overlapping. Spots of color typically originate from the head, chest, flank and buttock, often including the tail.
Overo - Coat appears to be colored horse with white markings. Spots of white appear to be jagged and usually originate on the animal's side or belly, spreading toward the neck, tail, legs and back. White almost never crosses the back.
     Breeding Stock - Coat is solid or lacks sufficient white to be registered in regular registry, but can be classified as a Breeding Stock with the PtHA. Breeding Stock Pintos are not allowed to participate in PtHA events unless specified by the event rules.

This page last modified on January 17, 2011

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Melinda Jackson
Maple Hollow Farms
Dysart, IA
www.maplehollowhorsefarm.com
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Welcome
 to the
 Iowa Pinto Horse Association

April 28-29, 2012 at Ellsworth in Iowa Falls
July 14-15, 2012 at Ellsworth in Iowa Falls PtHA
October 20-21, 2012 at the Iowa Equestrian Center
See SHOW INFORMATION for more details!
Next Meeting- February 15, 2012 see Membership page

Thank You to our 2011 Sponsors:

Crystal Creek Equine Center
Wright-Way Trailers
VIPs Dr Christine Woodford
Woodford Performance Horses
Interstate Grain Service
Carla Brieser Training/Hauling
Tractor Supply Co
Painted Acres-Timke Family
Andy Lockwood Performance Horses
Holley's Paints
Equine Performance-Todd Roseberry
Reisinger Farms
Kunde Performance Horses
Joe Connelly Performance Horses
JR Reichert
Becky Maurer Famous Horse Farm
Julie Burchett/Chad Lindaman
Antiques And Art
Precision Window Tinting
Theisens
Jeff Sommers Performance Horses

A BIG THANK YOU to all of our 2011 Exhibitors!!!

We had some great shows, met lots of new and exciting people, and hope to see you all again in 2012!!! 

Congratulations to our high point winners of the October Show!

11 & under- Josie Oldenburger-tack room gift card and throw blanket
13 & under- Janelle Raven- cooler
14-18--- Hillary Howdel- banner
NovYA- Hillary Howdel- banner
open pinto-Hillary Howdel -boot bag
amatuer- Bobby Lynne Stach- saddle pad carrier
breeding stock- Sandy Wilson - banner
4 H/FFA- Brittney Wyma - grooming bag

Congratulations to the winners of our stall decorating contest and our pumpkin decorating contest!!!!