If you are looking to purchase your first American Paint Horse
Association (APHA) or Pinto Horse Association (PtHA) horse or
just want to read up on some coat color material, I hope this
page is of help to you. I have included information on coat
color and coat patterns and a small amount of information on
coat genetics and how to get your horse tested. I have also
included a link to a great color calculator available that I
often use. The cost for most color tests is about $25 and
requires only a sample of pulled mane or tail hair with intact
roots. Coat color genetics is very interesting, but remember,
you don't ride color! Although, some knowledge of pattern
genetics is necessary when breeding paints to avoid situations
like the production of a Lethal White Overo (LWO/OLWS) which is
discussed towards the bottom of the page. Jump to what you are
looking for: -Coat color bases (black and red) (black/red
factor) -Black and red punnet squares -Agouti and how to figure
out your horse's black/red factor and agou