About Us
New England Pinto Horse Association (NEPtHA) is dedicated to the promotion of the Pinto Horse Breed. NEPtHA is a charter of the Pinto Horse Association of America, and upholds the standards they have set forth for the breed. Annually, we hold four shows, all of which are held at Falls Creek Farm in Oneco, CT. NEPtHA has strong youth and amateur programs and is a family-oriented organization. It is a very versatile club offering something for everyone. We offer an extensive class list including open, youth, novice amateur, amateur, pony, mini and breeding stock, lead line and walk trot divisions, with halter, showmanship, gymkhana, driving, hunter hack, english, western and trail events. In addition, the club also offers a royalty program for young women. There are queens, princess and sweetheart contests offered each year. The Queen has the distinction of representing the club at the Pinto World show in Oklahoma if she so chooses. We also have had Youth teams compete in 
Oklahoma at the World Show with a win in hippology and an overall 4th. There is always opportunity for members to become involved, whether it be running for office, serving on show committee or becoming involved at shows.
About the Pinto Horse
The Type
* Hunter – Displays the carriage and conformation associated with predominantly Thoroughbred horse or Connemara or Welsh pony breeding.
* Pleasure – Displays the carriage and conformation associated with predominantly Arabian or Morgan horse or Welsh or Shetland pony breeding.
* Saddle – Gaited horse or pony displaying the carriage, animation and conformation of Saddlebred, Hackney or Tennessee Walking Horse or modern style Shetland pony breeding.
* Stock – Displays the carriage and conformation associated with the Quarter Horse or Shetland pony breeding.
The Pattern
* Tobiano – Coat appears to be white with large flowing spots of color, often overlapping. Spots of color typically originate from the head, chest, flank and buttock, often including the tail.
* Overo – Coat appears to be colored horse with white markings. Spots of white appear to be jagged and usually originate on the animal's side or belly, spreading toward the neck, tail, legs and back. White almost never crosses the back.
* Breeding Stock – Coat is solid or lacks sufficient white to be registered in regular registry, but can be classified as a Breeding Stock with the PtHA. Breeding Stock Pintos are not allowed to participate in PtHA events unless specified by the event rules.
