Instructions
Examine your horses for strong, vibrant patterns and colors. Patterns and colors that are well-defined will result in a dominant gene carried to the offspring. Mate two paint horses or mate a male with these characteristics with a solid-colored female (or a solid-colored male with a paint female). Using the top end of the paint horse breed increases chances of a patterned foal. You can also breed your paint horse with a Quarter Horse or Thoroughbred when concentrating on athleticism rather than coloring.
Watch the mare for signs that she is in heat. Female paint horses will become easily agitated and the vulva may open and close spontaneously. This is known as "winking." Mares will also encourage stallions to mount upon seeing and sensing their presence.
Place your chosen stallion in a large area with your mare. A large, enclosed yard is ideal for allowing the horses to mate as it keeps other horses from interrupting and ensures that your chosen mare and stallion mate without the risk of another stallion mounting your mare.
Remove the stallion and mare from the enclosure once your mare is no longer in heat. The mare's heat cycle can last from 18 to 31 days. Confirm pregnancy within three to four weeks.
How to Breed Paint Horses
Paint horses are bred purely for coloring and performance. Known for their beautiful color mixtures and color patterns, paint-horse breeding requires a working knowledge of equine genetics. Not all paint horses will produce beautifully colored offspring, and your chances of successful breeding can be as low as 50 percent . Following guidelines and genetic-combination possibilities will raise your chances of producing beautifully colored foals when spring arrives.