Equine Science Coloration and Markings Horse Colors There
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Equine Science Coloration and Markings
Horse Colors There are Five Basic Colors 1. Bay -Light to dark reddish brown body with black points
Horse Colors 2. Black
Horse Colors 3. Brown-usually lighter colored around flanks, muzzle, dark mane & tail
Horse Colors 4. Chestnut-reddish brown color, mane and tail color same as body or may be flax colored. A light red chestnut is a sorrel.
Horse Colors 5. White
Color Variations 1. Dun-yellowish color, dark strip down back, mane and tail black to red colored.
Color Variations 2. Gray-mixture of black and white hairs.
Color Variations 3. Palomino- gold colored body with white, silver or ivory colored mane and tail.
Color Variations 4. Roan- Mixture of brown or red and white hairs
Color Variations 5. Appaloosa- variable color, look for “blanket” with small spots
Color Variations 6. Pinto/Paint- Spotted horse with larger irregular spots over the body
Face Markings White Face-most of the front of the face of the horse is white Stripe-narrow band of white from forehead to muzzle Blaze-wide band of white running from forehead to muzzle Snip-white on muzzle Star-white on forehead
Leg Markings Coronet – white ring around hoof head Pastern – white from coronet ending before fetlock Ankle – white from coronet and including fetlock Half Stocking – white half way up to knee Stocking – white leg up to knee Heel – white at heel
