THE AUSTRALIAN PAINT HORSE
(the following information has been gathered from information found in the official Australian Paint Horse Association Rule Book )
The Paint Horse Association of Australia was formed in 1974 to collect, record and preserve the pedigrees of Paint Horses. Now, more than twenty years on, we have experienced enormous growth in members and the Paint Horse Breed. The Paint Horse has become an extremely popular equine breed, bringing quality colour and versatility to a wide range of horse activities. The Paint Horse Association also serves as an information centre for its members and the general public on matters pertaining to shows, contests and projects designed to improve and aid the industry.
Halter shows and performance contests give Paint Horse breeders and exhibitors opportunities to compete for awards. These public events also demonstrate progress in breeding for type, quality and the ability to perform.
The rules as set out by the Horse Show Association of Australia will be used at all approved shows.
Members, exhibitors and show management are responsible for knowledge of all rules and regulations.
Each Paint Horse is an individual, colourfully different from all others due to the distinctive colours and coat markings. As capable and versatile equine athletes, Paint Horses are able to turn in star performances in a wide variety of events, endearing themselves to their riders and rousing admiration from all those who see them. Paint Horses are easy-riding trail and pleasure horses, hardworking ranch hands, standouts in every type of show ring class, rodeo champions, stakes-winning race horses, dependable gymkhana mounts, top cutting horses, favoured as youth activity projects and profit - producing broodstock for serious Paint Horse breeders.
REGISTRATION
The value of a registered Paint horse is enhanced over one that is not. The registration certificate is a documentation of the animal’s bloodlines, an indication of probable athletic ability and life-time identification, no-matter where he goes. This certificate, properly kept up-to-date, provides ready reference to previous owners and is the key to researching past performance as provided by the records of the Paint Horse Association of Australia.
ADAPTABLE TO MANY NEEDS
Paint horses have the ability to perform well in a wide variety of events. As with any other athlete, certain individuals will excel in specific activities, and it is the buyers obligation to know what you’re looking for and be sure the horse has the potential or the training you seek:
** Arena Performances ** Trail Riding ** Pleasure Riding ** Family Use ** Show Ring Competition ** Racing ** Youth Activities ** Breeding Stock.