Pinto Horse Association Opens Registration Requirements

The Pinto Horse Association of America (PtHA) has broadened its registration requirements to allow draft-type horses with pinto coloring—specifically Gypsy Cob, Gypsy Vanner and other similar types—to be included in a new classification. Horses showing feathers (long hair below midcannon) on their legs are now acceptable as long as they meet the color guidelines and are registered with an approved outcross breed association as determined by the PtHA Rule Book. These horses will be classified as “utility” and will show only against other utility horses. Classes for these horses will be included in all of the PtHA established disciplines for horses including English and western riding, color, halter and driving. Approved outcross registries include Gypsy Cob and Drum Horse Association, Gypsy Horse Association, Gypsy Horse Registry of America, Inc., Gypsy Vanner Horse Society, The Gypsy Cob Society (Ireland) and The Gypsy Cob Society (United Kingdom). Other associations and registries will be evaluated on an individual basis. For more detailed rules, see the registration section of the Pinto Horse Association or call 405-491-0111, ext. 214.