Definition: A horse that is white that is patched with irregular areas of color is known as a pinto. Occasionally there are three colors--but every two color combination can be found; from black and white to palomino and white. There are many distinctions between the markings such as piebald, skewbald, tobiano and overo. A 'Paint' is a horse specifically bred to carry on the color trait and is a distinct breed in itself. Interestingly Arabian horses--a breed that has influenced every other light horse breed, are never found with a pinto coat.
Pronunciation: pin toe
Also Known As: Paint, tobiano, overo, piebald, skewbald
Examples:
The pinto pony was an eye-catching black and white pattern.
