Educational Tools

Got questions? The American Paint Horse Association has the answers.

As a resource of information on the American Paint Horse, the APHA has provided the following guides as Acrobat Reader or Power Point downloads. With information about the history of the American Paint Horse, the breed's growth and information on Paint Horse colors and patterns, the guides provide useful information and colorful illustrations.

Learn how to distinguish between a tobiano and an overo. See actual photos of the various colors of Paint Horses. And discover the various programs and competitions that the APHA has to offer.

Simply click on one of the links and discover the American Paint Horse for yourself. Check back regularly for more information as the APHA continually develops this site.

APHA's Educational Guide Series:
Membership and Programs (804 KB)
Registration (776 KB)
Breeding (612 KB)
Coat Color Genetics (855 KB)
Guide to Recreational Riding (823 KB)

APHA's Educational Power Point Series:
Coat Color Genetics Power Point (size 1.89 MB)

Coat Color Genetics Lesson Plan (154 KB)
Coat Color Genetics Student (103 KB)
Coat Color Genetics Quiz (88 KB)
Coat Color Genetics Let's Review (71 KB)

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