A Pinto horse has a coat color that consists of large patches of white and another color. In Britain and Ireland , the terms "coloured," piebald and skewbald are often used to describe horses of this color pattern. The Pinto color pattern existed in prehistoric times, and has been specifically bred by various cultures throughout history. Pinto coloring is popular today in the English-speaking world, especially the United States, where the pattern is considered a color breed and several competing registries have formed to encourage the breeding of pinto horses. For more information about the Pinto breed please see our Pinto Breed page.