Pintaloosa Stallion
This is a Mini Horse Stallion, he is a Palomino (very light) with pinto markings and appaloosa markings, the way the morning sun was laying on him you can barely see the appaloosa markings on the hip. This stallion is part of a large herd located in rural Southern Oregon.
Many thanks to the hosts of All Oregon USA and Pets Are Us for featuring this image!

Taken with a Nikon D100 with f.28 80-200 zoom
F-stop 3.5
focal length 160.0 mm
ISO 200
exposure time 1/1600 of a sec

Miniature Horse definition:
A small, sound, well-balanced horse, possessing the correct conformation characteristics required of most breeds, Refinement and femininity in the mare. Boldness and masculinity in the stallion – the general impression should be one of symmetry, strength, agility and alertness. Since the breed objective is the smallest possible perfect horse, preference in judging shall be given the smaller horse, other characteristics being approximately equal.
Size: Must measure not more than 34 inches at the withers, at the last hairs of the mane
Pintaloosa Stallion belongs to the following groups:
" You Big SOFTY", All Animals Great And Small., All Oregon USA, All Pets Great and Small, Bokeh, Equine Art and Photography, Live, Love, Dream: , Livestock in General, Nature's Wonders, Nikon DSLR Users Group - 2 uploads per 24 hours, Pets Are Us ~ 2 per day, Simply Horses, The Pony Club (no horseys over 14.2hh), Those Colorful Paints (APHA) and Pintos and Who are YOU to Judge? Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters

jujubean
Soo gorgeous!! love him in the field of wildflowers.
Diane Swarts replied
Thanks for looking jujubean! I am glad you liked it and the warmth of the colors was what drew me to this shot, not to mention the stunning mane on this beautiful little man.
Diana-Lee Saville
He is loverly…he’d be welcome in my paddock!! :))
Diane Swarts replied
Yes he is stunning really, do you have mini’s?
Diana-Lee Saville
no…lol…I have a black shetland mare, she’s the smallest of my lot…:))
LeilaniMelayna
Another beauty, Diane! Great job, dear!
Leilani
Diane Swarts replied
Thanks so much Leilani!
blackwingedbird
Perfect! Great composure, I love how he’s emphasized by the field around him. Stunning animal.
Diane Swarts replied
Thank you so much, your comment is much appreciated!
lorilee
What a wonderful capture – BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
Diane Swarts replied
Thanks lorilee!
Ginny York
What a beautiful little pony! I bet he makes some gorgeous looking babies! A fav for sure!
Diane Swarts replied
Thanks, he sure does.
Peter Denness
Beautiful shot!
Diane Swarts replied
Thanks Peter!
Tina Longwell
Love this shot! The balance of color including the horse and surroundings is perfect!
Diane Swarts replied
Thanks so much Tina!
Nori Bucci
He’s just gorgeous, and what a shot! Beautiful work!!!
Diane Swarts replied
Thanks so much Nori!
Heather Rivet...
fantastic
Diane Swarts replied
Thank you!
Dyle Warren
I love this! A golden horse with a golden mane in a golden field! How beautiful is that!
Diane Swarts replied
Thats kinda what I was thinkin! Thanks!
Brandie1
Gorgeous capture .
He is a beautiful horse.
Diane Swarts replied
Thanks!
Shelly Harris
/beautiful….
Diane Swarts replied
Thank you.
HardtArdt
Gorgeous photo!
Diane Swarts replied
Thanks so much!
LeilaniMelayna
You are very welcome, Diana!
Clare Colins
Beautiful….the colouring combination of the horse and the wild flowers work very well together.
Diane Swarts replied
thanks I am glad you like it ;-)
louisegreen
GREAT shot!
Diane Swarts replied
Thanks!
Trudi's Images
This is beautiful Diane, wonderful shot !
Diane Swarts replied
Thanks!
TickerGirl
Beautiful!
Diane Swarts replied
Thanks for the nice comment!
skyhorse
what a stunning wee fellow & a perfect backdrop too!
Diane Swarts replied
Thanks so much, isnt he a eyefull?
Bunny Clarke
What a lovely little creature he is. Excellent capture and composition.
Diane Swarts replied
Thanks Bunny!
Elucidate
Stunning capture. Simply beautiful.
Diane Swarts replied
Thanks so much ;-)
GrandmaKnitting
Wow, you really take beautiful photos! I love this one.
Diane Swarts replied
Thanks that is so nice of you to say!
Colleen Battis...
What a darling capture! Lovely light and composition, and the yellow shades speak such happiness.
Diane Swarts replied
Thank you so much!
AnaCBStudio
He is so beautiful…lovely image
Diane Swarts replied
Thanks!
Sharon K. Shubert
This one is my favorite of your shots. I saved it to my favs last night. :)
Diane Swarts replied
Thats so nice of you to say and thanks so much for the Fav!
laurav
Gorgeous capture!
Diane Swarts replied
Thanks so much!
Debbie Roelle
Very nice image great tones and lighting.
Diane Swarts replied
Thanks for the compliments!
Debbie Sanders...
Congratulations – This ART is Featured in the All Oregon USA Group

Jen Dave & Debbie
Diane Swarts replied
Yay! Thanks so much!
Elephunky
Oh, he is so handsome! That mane IS fantastic, he has better hair than me!
Beautiful shot, his body language is so relaxed and calm, and the colors in the field just make him shine like a gem, I want to go give him a nice juicy apple!
Love this photo!
Diane Swarts replied
Me too (better hair than me), thanks for leaving the nice comment!
Mandy Disher
Beautiful image !!!
Diane Swarts replied
Thanks!
Lois Bryan
what a darling … looks like somebody wants to play!!!!!
Diane Swarts replied
He was letting me know who boss stallion of the field was I think!
andygibb
this is SERIOUSLY one of the nicest horse shots on RB…and as a rider and horse lover ive seen hundreds…brilliant composition, light and detail…stunning xxx
Diane Swarts replied
WOW! What a wonderful thing for you to say!!! Thanks I am flattered that you think its that good :-)))))))
roseduggan
gorgeous,:)).
Diane Swarts replied
TY:-)))
Brandie1
Beautiful capture.
Diane Swarts replied
Thanks!
Lynda McDonald
a very handsome mini !
Diane Swarts replied
Isn’t he? Thanks for looking :-)
Barbara Brown
Lovely! Love the horse in the field of flowers!
Diane Swarts replied
Thanks so much!
Donna M. Condida
Beautiful – love it!!!
Diane Swarts replied
Thanks!!
Jeannie Peters
what a beautiful capture, just perfect!
Martina Fagan
A great shot well composed and lovely details and colours
Marie Sharp
Diane Swarts replied
Thats Super!!!! thanks so much :-)))
LjMaxx
Splendid photography. Congrats on all the features too.. ~:)
Diane Swarts replied
Thanks so much :-)))
gerrardt
WOWOWOWOW!!!!
Diane Swarts replied
Wow! thanks for the wowsss :-))))
gabbielizzie
wonderful capture,truely a beatiful horse! congradulations on your feature
Diane Swarts replied
Thanks Lizzie, iam thrilled about it.
Vendla
Just beautiful the lighting the colors, wow, great capture
Diane Swarts replied
Thanks so much for looking and the wonderful comments!! :-)
Scott d'Almeida
true captures
Diane Swarts replied
Thanks Scott!
Mariann Rea
Wonderful composition and background
Diane Swarts replied
Thanks so much for looking and commenting!!!
Tenee Attoh
This is very beautiful Diane
Diane Swarts replied
Thanks Tenee!
AngelArtiste
What a lovely picture and pony
Diane Swarts replied
Thanks so much!!
Angel Gold
Ooh Ohh Another fave hehe xx
Diane Swarts replied
Thanks :D
mysteryfaith
pretty picture
Diane Swarts replied
Thanks!
Sue Nueckel 3 days ago
Beautiful!
Diane Swarts replied 3 days ago
TY♥