Here's why:
* Paint: Paints are a specific breed of horse known for having large areas of white on their coats. They have a base coat that is either bay, chestnut, or black, with white markings.
* Pinto: Pinto is a *pattern*, not a breed. Any horse with a coat of two or more colors, one of which must be white, can be classified as a pinto. This pattern can be found in various horse breeds.
So, to know for sure if the horse is a paint or a pinto, you would need to know the horse's breed.
* If the horse is registered as an American Paint Horse, then it's a paint.
* If the horse is not registered as an American Paint Horse, it is likely a pinto.
Important note: There are some instances where a horse might be both a paint and a pinto. For example, a horse could be registered as a paint but have a pinto pattern on their coat.