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Introduction The Queensland Pinto Horse Association Inc. The Queensland Pinto Horse Association Inc. was founded in 1975. We were a National Body until 1983 when all states disbanded from Pintos Australia Ltd., and each state went its own way, as they still are today. There is a Pinto Association in each state except Northern Territory. Each Association has it's own Rules and Colour Requirements and this website is to outline the basis of the Queensland Pinto Horse Association Inc. |
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What is a Pinto? Pintos take their name from the Spanish word “Pintado” meaning “Painted”. The Pinto was a favorite mount to the American Indian Tribes, since its broken coat patterns provided good camouflage. It also finds popularity with producers of Western Movies. Pintos are not a breed. Pintos are the result of selective breeding to achieve a versatile riding type, with a broken coat pattern. Pintos can be any height or bloodline. Appaloosa or Palouse breeding as well as Pintoloosa's are not eligible. Because of its varied breeding, the Pinto Horse is adaptable to many Equine activities:
Miniatures, Shetlands, Larger Ponies, and horses over 14hh are eligible for registration. Miniature Pintos compete in in-hand classes just as if they were being ridden, as well as harness events. Today's Pinto is an all purpose saddle horse of varying size and breeding distinguished by it's coat pattern which can be Tobiano, Overo, Tobero or Sabino. |
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Service To Members Membership (including Newsletter) The Qld Pinto Horse Assoc. Inc., offers a number of categories of membership. Annual membership runs from the 1st of August to the 31st of July with renewal fees required on the 1st August. Full membership caters for people who wish to register horses and to have a say in the running of the QPHA Inc., through voting. Membership Single $30.00 Family $40.00 ( 2 Adults & All children under 18 years of age) Junior $20.00 Participating $10.00 (5 shows) $20.00 (unlimited shows) |
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