What are the differences in a quarter horse’s ability vs. a paint’s?

I know that every animal is different in their abilities but in general, what are the differences in skills that quarter horses have opposed to paint horses? My last question was like this but I think people misunderstood it, I’m well aware that they are different breeds thanks

There really isn’t a whole lot of difference between quarter horses and paints in the way they’re built and what they’re used for. Paints have been heavily crossbred with quarter horses, so many paints are built and can perform just like any quarter horse can. However, paints have been crossbred with thoroughbreds too, so there are also a great number of thoroughbred type paints that excel in hunt seat, jumping and other pleasure riding disciplines that thoroughbreds excel in. The quarter horse stud book isn’t open to crossing with thoroughbreds. You can’t cross a quarter horse with a thoroughbred and call it a quarter horse. The foal would be an "appendix quarter horse", which is something slightly different.

In short, Paints can do all the same things that quarter horses can, but sometimes they’ll show some thoroughbred lineage.

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I am ordering a saddle online for my horse. He is a paint. I will include a picture. It’s not a good one, but if it helps use it. I have used many school saddle on him and they fit just fine. I am guessing he is a medium.

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Average tree size for a paint would be a medium unless the horse has very low withers and wide shoulders. You should measure your horse so you get the correct fit to prevent pain and injury to his back.
This link shows you how to measure your horse: http://www.fourwinds.net/wither.htm

My two year old paint decided to stand in the sun too long rather than stand in the shade of my 60 acre pasture. any homemade remedies for treating the poor thing. Almost everywhere she has white the skin is dried out and hair is coming off in clumps. i feel awful about it so please don’t yell at me for being a bad pet owner thanks.

To the vets!

Simple.

Please don’t forget to check out my profile, many thanks.

For costume class I’m painting my whole horse one color. I know it can be done because a girl painted her horse pink a different year. I need a paint that is horse safe, dries fast, easy to use, and washes off VERY easily and thoroughly without leaving any color remaining on the horse, even a white horse. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!

ooh do it as a zebra!

I’ve heard that it can cause odd coloring but Ive never seen any pictures or known it for a fact. I have a appaloosa POA mare that I want to breed with a paint stallion. Before I do, I want to see some pictures and know if it is a good or bad idea.

Look up Pintaloosa on google images and look at what comes up. I think all horses are absolutely stunning, especially ones with odd eye catching markings.
This site also has some information on them http://www.freewebs.com/tpallen/pintaloosa.htm and apparently they are actually becoming quite popular.

I think I might buy a paint but I want to no if she she can compete in a jumping show or dressage. Thanks for the help!

Rather than looking at her color (which doesn’t matter in terms of ability) I’d look at her conformation, attitude, willingness, etc. She can show with her coloring, but not if she can’t get the job done! Good luck!

im looking for a horse ive had training lessons and am planning on getting one soon.ive serched lots of websites and have had no luck.im use to a parcialy trained horse who is good for just riding around.can you help me?and do you now of someone who could?

how about if you train your own horse… this helped me train mine and i hope it will be for you too…

I just got a new paint horse yesterday but the owner had not given him a name….he is also a rescue horse..i don’t know what to call him….i was thinking aeropostle but i don’t know plz help!!
He is the horse in my profile picture!!

Male: Patch, Joe , Justin

Female: Luna , Moon, Angel

I am breeding my AQHA horse with a APHA stud and I was wondering if I could double register tha foal as a quarter horse and paint?

It is possible for a horse to be dual registered with AQHA and APHA. You’d have to check the rules and your horses‘ papers to see if your horse qualifies or not. I have a registered Paint and he is qualified to be registered as an Appendix QH as well.

I am looking to trade my 3 year old reg paint green broke for a dead broke quarter horse or paint, if anyone is interested please let me know. We also have a 2 yr old breeding stock.

I suggest you get online and list on the major horse web sites…i.e. Dreamhorse, Horsetopia, Equine etc. Just google "horse for sale" and you’ll be kept very busy. Then You might try you’re local 4H clubs, rescues and high school equestrian teams to see if any of the kids have outgrown their horses and want to trade. Also run ads in local paper and shoppers to get local responses. Post ads with pictures in tack, feed and other horse related stores. That should keep you busy for a while. Good luck. I have 2 paints one dead broke and she’s mine forever. Its worth the effort. Stew