A Pinto horse has a coat color that consists of large patches of white an another color. In Britain and Ireland, the term used to describe this pattern is "coloured". The Pinto color pattern existed in prehistoric times, and has been specifically bred by various cultures throughout history. Pinto coloring is popular today in the English-speaking world, especially the United States, where the pattern is considered a color breed and several competing registries have formed to encourage the breeding of pinto horses.