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Spanish Colonial Horse and the Plains Indian Culture
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How did the paint horses originate? These are rare in Europe but frequently seen in the US. Are they a unique American breed?

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It's hard to imagine that the small Mongolian horse is what the hordes used to conquer most of Asia and the Middle-east.
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How did the paint horses originate? These are rare in Europe but frequently seen in the US. Are they a unique American breed?
 
 
These horses bloodlines were developed thru the American Quarterhorse and thoroughbreds.
 
Pinto's otoh are a combination  of other breeds that lead to their spotting.
 
The example in the pic is characteristic of long lean and strong flanks, flat chest, thick neck and excellent coloring.
 
They are considered to be sure footed and of medium gait with good wind and a fair to gentle disposition especially the mares. They are generally quite friendly... easy to work with and on and make excellent medium size mounts. Personally, I like the Red paints but he is beautiful.
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Here in Oregon we have Kiger mustangs which are descended from the Spanish Barb. Most of them are Dun, red dun, Grulla (I used to have a mare), and Buckskin. They are not a mixed breed as many mustangs in the US are. They look much as the modern Spanish Sorraia. I see them a lot when I go Elk hunting.
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They are a fine animal Unkie....good workers-good catttle cutters when trained.. good short sprint and good on endurance if ya keep their gait down. Generally their a frisky and spirited lot...lol. They also make a good high altitude breed ie. above 8000 and they can pack well.
 
I also like the grulla.
 
The last one I owned personally was a red-white paint mare....but she went to horse heaven nine years ago and I won't buy another....to hard for me to lose them as can be expected from an ole trooper. I get attached to them and my dogs more then my women.LOL


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