Kit Calafato Most of us are captivated by a beautiful horse adorned with spots. The spots give beautiful horses extra character and flare. No one can overlook a pinto in the halter or performance class. However, when we breed pintos we have an extra challenge. Breeding good conformation and quality motion is a challenge for every conscientious breeder.
Spots just make it that more of a challenge.
Simply, the decorative overlay of pinto can make even an incorrect horse pretty. Most of us do not have the critical eye of a trained judge and we just see the beauty of the horse with the colorful markings. Yes, take a picture of your pinto and then color the horse solid so it has no pinto markings. Does it TROT like the breed standard. The same questions can be asked of potential stallion prospects.