Photographing a
Minimal White Paint
The photos needed to accompany the registration papers of
an obviously-marked Paint are pretty straight-forward. Four
photos--one from each side and the front and back, provide
positive identification of your horse as well as the photo
permanently affixed to the registration certificate.
But what about the not-so-obviously marked Paint? When shooting
photos of minimal-white horses, you must provide an additional
set of photos. These additional shots show the Registration
Department exactly where the qualifying white area is, that
it meets size requirements, and that the area has underlying
unpigmented skin.
Up Close and Personal
Photographs of small qualifying spots on a horse's body
must be sharp, clear closeups. Because these spots are sometimes
found in difficult-to-see areas, such as the horse's abdomen,
photos may prove difficult to get without first tranquilizing
the horse.
Also, because fractions of an inch may mean the difference
between Regular or Solid Paint Bred registration, it is important
that the area be thoroughly cleaned before beginning the photo
session.
Photographing a Minimal White Paint—Body White
Photographs of small qualifying spots on a horse’s body must be
sharp, clear close-ups. Because these spots are sometimes found on
difficult-to-see areas, such as the horse’s abdomen, photos may prove
difficult to get without first tranquilizing the horse.
The Registration Department requires three photos of the qualifying
body spot on your horse.
Photo 1
This shot is a close-up of the qualifying spot. The photo
must clearly show the outside perimeter of the white spot. If the
horse is wearing a thick winter coat, you must clip the long hair so
the edges of the spot are clearly seen. Don’t completely remove all
the hair yet.
Photo 2
This photograph shows the dimensions of the spot when
compared to a ruler or tape measure. According to the APHA rulebook,
for inclusion in the Regular Registry a horse must have a body spot
exceeding two inches in diameter. The spot can be round, vertical or
horizontal. Long hair should be clipped, so that the perimeter of the
spot is clearly visible. If using a ruler or tape measure, be sure
the numbers are clearly in focus and are easily read.
Photo 3
This shot is a close-up of the skin underneath the white
spot. (Be sure that an adequate number of photos have been taken of
the spot, and of the spot with the measuring device, before shaving
the hair. Once the hair has been shaved, the spot will not be visible
until the hair grows back.) Remember that for a spot to be a
qualifying area, there must be unpigmented skin under it.
Send these photos in with your original four registration photos.
As with any photo you send to APHA for registration purposes,
do not trim or mark on the image. Write the dam's name and
foaling year on a self-adhesive label and stick that on the
back of the photo.
If you have any questions about the photos needed to register
your horse, feel free to call the APHA at (817) 834-2742,
extension 788.
Photo 1
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These pictures demonstrate the three photographs required
to register a minimally-colored Paint with a body spot.
They include:
1) Close-up of the spot. Note that if the horse is
wearing a thick winter coat the long hair must be clipped
so the edges of the spot clearly show. Make sure the
horse is clean so there is no doubt about the spot's
size or shape.
2) Close-up showing the spot in relation
to a ruler or tape measure
with clearly legible markings. The spot must extend
beyond the ring, and may do so either horizontally or
vertically.
3) Close-up showing the spot once the hair has been
shaved. This photo proves that the qualifying spot has
underlying unpigmented (pink) skin.
These photos are sent to APHA in addition to the four
standard registration photos. |
Photo 2
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Photo 3
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