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Lazy Summer’s Day
Lazy Summer’s Day
Long-legged near-white sabino
Long-legged near-white sabino
Two Toby’s
Two Toby’s
Palomino Overo Filly
Palomino Overo Filly
Bay Tobi Newborn
Bay Tobi Newborn
Palomino Tobiano Frolic
Palomino Tobiano Frolic
Loud Little Tobiano
Loud Little Tobiano

The Best Colour

Tradition, they say
Can teach us a lot
So here is what horsemen
On colour have thought

A bay is hardy
A chestnut is fast
And you can't kill a buckskin
He'll just last and last

A grey is gentle
A sorrel is hot
A dun is a horse
You'll be happy you bought

"White eyes" are flighty
White feet may crack
While some won't rely on
The feet of a black

Some pintos are lucky
Like the Medicine Hats
But all horsemen agree –
The best colour is FAT

Marjorie C Lacy

 

Links & Reference Info


Information provided on this site was based on research from sources listed below, in addition to interviews with numerous Paint Horse breeders in the US. These and other information resources on Paint Horses and horses generally are listed below.

About Horses of Colour Horsemanship & Horse Training

Weblinks

American Paint Horse Association
Excellent reference site and information resource for the Paint Horse breed.

American Quarter Horse Association
Reference site and information resource for the Quarter Horse breed.

UC Davies Veterinary Genetics Laboratory
Reference site for equine colour pattern genetics plus related testing.

Pinto Horse Association of America
Reference site and information resource for pinto horses.

Appaloosa
Reference site and information resource for an impressive range of coloured horses.

Spotted Horse World
reference site and information resource for an impressive range of coloured horses.

The Colourful World of Paints & Pintos
Sponsored by the International Registry of Colored Horses, this is a reference site and information resource for Paint and Pinto horses.

Horse Breeds of the World
Good reference for a plethora of horse breeds, coloured and non-coloured. Seems that a few breeds from South Africa are missing, though!

Books & Other

Horse Colour Genetics Explained
by D. Phillip Sponenberg
Good reference for those interested in colour genetics in horses.

Horse Color Explained: A Breeder's Perspective
By Jeanette Gower
Another good reference for those interested in colour genes in horses, though some facets of the book are dated by new research. Great pics.

More than Color: Paint Horse Legends
By Frank Holmes
Reference for the history off the Paint Horse as well as the many beautiful foundation stock behind today's breed. Lots of pics as well as information.

Horse Info in South Africa

Weblinks

The Studbook
South Africa's livestock registry, with links to recognised horse societies in the country.

Equine SA
South African dedicated website for the horsey and the horse industry.

Bio-Fly
A natural alternative to fly control.

Herbal Horse
Horse health-related supplements.

Horse Junction
Catering to the equestrian community in southern Africa.

Horse Quarterly
Website of South Africa's semi-monthly equestrian magazine. Read by nearly all horsemen in Southern Africa.

South African National Equestrian Federation (SANEF)
South Africa's official governing body for equestrian sports.


Weblinks

The Horsemanship Website
"Information about GOOD HORSEMANSHIP is available on this site for all who have an interest in a gentle and effective way of handling horses".

Chilcotin Horsemanship Services
Excellent source of "Tips & Tricks" from my favourite horseman, Grant Walske.

Harry Whitney: From the Horse's Point of View
Interesting articles and guidelines on working well with your horse.

Ray Hunt : Master of Communication
Website of one of today's greatest living horsemen. Q&A forum is especially worthwhile tapping into.

Books & Other

True Unity: Willing Communication Between Horse and Human
by Tom Dorrance
An excellent book by one of the US's best-respected horsemen.

Groundwork
by Buck Brannaman
Yet another excellent book by a top horseman on getting your horse's respect on the ground.

Think Harmony With Horses
by Ray Hunt
An wonderful read by one of the US's best-respected horsemen.

Think Horsemanship through Feel
by Bill Dorrance & Leslie Desmond
A detailed book on developing good horsemanship techniques – my favourite book on the subject.

Trick Training Your Horse to Success
by Jan Sharp
Fun tricks you can teach to any horse.

Cape Town & South Africa

Weblinks

Noordhoek Tourism
Tourist information on the Noordhoek Valley area, including Sunvalley, Capri, Milkwood Park, Sunnydale, San Michelle and Noordhaven.

Cape Town Tourism
CapeTown travel, tourism and business directory for accommodation, restaurants, South Africa property, car hire, tour operators etc.

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