Miniature Pinto Horses, Markings

There are several popular choices for miniatures; Cheval Miniatures, German Miniaturpferdes, etc. But, when it comes to beauty and interest, many horse lovers have a special affinity for pintos. This coloration dates back to ancient times as evidenced by spotted horses in ancient Egyptian art, and the type was particularly appreciated among some native Americans. Today, four patterns delineate the types of pinto coloring found in both standard and miniature pinto horses. Tobiano is the pattern most often found with rounded markings, legs of white, white between the withers and also white across the tail's dock. Ideally, the proportion of white to dark is equal. Pinto horses can also exhibit an Overo pattern that includes sharper, more random markings that are more horizontal than vertical, more dark than they are white, and with dark lower legs.

The other two types of pinto markings are categorized as Sabino and Tovero. Sometimes, Sabino marked pintos are thought to be roans. They are slightly spotted and have white higher on the legs, spots on the belly, and white markings on the face that can extend past the eyes. The Tovero pattern is a combination of Tobiano and Overo, where one finds a dark head combined with blue eyes.

Little Pinto Horses

Miniatures are horses just as much as the horses more commonly known to most, they're just smaller. This means that the same coloring variations, like that found in pinto horses, are found in both types of this species. When it comes to little beauties, Scott Creek Farm has them in spades, and they're as unique and varied as one finds among the larger of mini horse types. Miniature pinto horses are not only beautifully marked in dark and light, but they also are pedigreed, coming from fine stock on both sides. Parents of our colts, for example, are often World Champions and are, of course, registered with AMHA.