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Believed to have special powers, the Medicine Hat horse is a sight to be seen. These beautiful animals are noted for their markings. They have a white face with a colored patch covering their ears and head. This special color was prized in Native American tribes. Native American legends say that Medicine Hat horses were...

In a story that has been lost to history, a group of horseback riders embarked on a 20,000 mile trip across the United States in 1912, searching for fame and money. A horse named Pinto would turn this “ride of the century” into a reality. George Beck, a part-time Washington logger, and his three closest...

In 1519, when the Spanish explorer Hernando Cortez sailed to the Americas, the horses he brought included, according to the Spanish Historian Diaz del Castillo, a “pinto,” and a “dark roan horse” with “white patches.” These are the first “Paint” horses known to the New World. Like the flashy Appaloosa, “painted horses” became popular among...

PC: the_forgotten_nomad Keeping your horse’s white tail clean can become quite the mission. These tails can turn yellow almost overnight from dirt, grim, and urine. Mares have an evener harder time with yucky tails. Fear not, your horse’s hair can become a pristine white color and stay that way with these grooming secrets and products! Horse Spa Tail...

The famous Pinto World Championship Show is just a few days away, and cowgirls everywhere are gearing up for this exciting event! The official website states, “Join the Pinto Horse Association® for the world’s largest gathering of Pintos for the 52nd annual Pinto World Championship®. The show kicks off June 12, 2017 at the Built Ford...