Pintabians are bred for their beauty, stamina, intelligence, versatility and good disposition. They should have a distinctive appearance, which includes a head with a "dished" face and large, wide-set eyes. The neck is arched, the back short and strong, the hip relatively level and the tail carriage high. They generally stand between 14.2 and 15.2 hands and weigh between 900 and 1,100 pounds.

Pintabians are ideal for pleasure, showing, competitive and endurance sports, racing, driving, etc. They also make wonderful family horses!