INDIVIDUALITY & VERSATILITY Each Paint is an individual, colourfully different from all others due to the distinctive colours and coat markings. As capable and versatile equine athletes, they are able to turn in star performances in a wide variety of events, endearing themselves to their riders and rousing admiration from all those who see them. They are easy-riding trail and pleasure horses, hardworking ranch hands, standouts in every type of show ring class, rodeo champions, stakes-winning race horses, dependable gymkhana mounts, tops at cutting, favoured as youth activity projects and profit-producing broodstock for serious breeders.  REGISTRATION The value of a registered Paint horse is enhanced over one that is not. The registration certificate is a documentation of the animal's bloodlines, an indication of probable athletic ability and life-time identification, no-matter where he goes. This certificate, properly kept up-to-date, provides ready reference to previous owners and is the key to researching past performance as provided by the records of the Paint Horse Association of Australia. BUYING INFORMATION Know what purpose you have in mind for a specific horse. Be sure that the animal in question has the potential, or necessary training to perform the job. If you are not sure of your judgement, seek help from a qualified professional. A trainer should be able to discern the degree of education the animal has or its suitability for the performance category required. A veterinarian can give factual information regarding the soundness for performance purposes and general health. Be sure that the papers are in order. The animal must match the description and the colour patterns shown on the official PHAA Registration Certificate. The official transfer form must be properly executed, filled out and correspond to the last names on the Registration Certificate to be processed by the PHAA. Various States have laws pertaining to brand and health inspections. ADAPTABLE TO MANY NEEDS Paint horses have the ability to perform well in a wide variety of events. As with any other athlete, certain individuals will excel in specific activities, and it is the buyers obligation to know what you're looking for and be sure the horse has the potential or the training you seek:
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Arena Performances Paint Horse Association of Australia
PO Box 1008, Dubbo, NSW, 2830, Australia
Phone: (02) 6884 5513 Fax: (02) 6884 5517
Email: office@painthorse.com.au
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