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Cuban Pinto horse
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Cuban Pinto horse

Country Of Origin Cuba
History and Background The Cuban Pinto, or Pinto Cubano, is a horse breed descended from the Criollo horses brought to the island in the 15th century. A rather small horse, it is commonly used as a mount by cattle ranch hands.
The horses that originate from Cuba, like the Cuban Pinto, are actually descendants of horses brought to the island by voyagers in the 15th century. Soon thereafter the horses learned to adapt and thrive to the local climate and terrain. However, it wasn't until local breeders made a concerted effort to develop the Criollo variety with Pinto markings that the Cuban Pinto was born.
In 1974, the Criollo horses with pinto patterns in Cuba (the Pinto Criollo) was interbred with two other types of pinto horses: the Pinto Thoroughbred from England and the Pinto Quarter Horse. The result of these breeding experiments is what we now know to be the Cuban Pinto.
Use Today Carriage horse, Cow horse, Trail horse, General riding
Height 14 and 14.3 hands high (56-57 inches, 142-145 centimeters)
Characteristics The Cuban Pinto is of average size, and has a compact, well-muscled and strong body. Coat colour patterns differ and both the tobiano and the overo patterns appear in Cuban Pinto horses.
Its muscular body type and working ability is due to its Quarter Horse ancestry, while its pleasing and harmonious conformation is derived from its Thoroughbred ancestors. The Cuban Pinto also has excellent trotting abilities and an elastic gait
Personality and Temperament The Cuban Pinto is not an overly lively horse. In fact, it is quite docile and undemanding. This, along with its intelligence and willingness to obey commands, make the Cuban Pinto a great cow horse.
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