Horse Colors and Markings Animal Science Colors Bay

Horse Colors and Markings Animal Science

Colors

Bay l l l Reddish coat always have black points (legs, muzzle, mane and tail, and tips of ears) Many have black legs that are covered by white markings

Brown l l Mixed black and brown in coat Black points

Sorrel l Lighter reddish brown l l “coppery” points (mane, tail, legs and ears) are same color as body (other than white markings)

Chestnut l l Darker reddish brown points are same color as body (other than white markings)

Black l l have pure black coats with no signs of any other color Many mistake as bays or browns l Have to check coat color in the winter

Palomino l l have gold-colored coat with a white or light cream colored mane and tail coat can range from a light off-white shade to a deep shade of gold

Buckskin l light-to-dark sandy yellow or tan color with all black points. similar to duns, but do not have a dorsal stripe

Cremello l l l Almost white coat Mane and tail same as body color Eyes always pale blue

Perlino l l l Almost white coat Mane and tail bit darker with light copper/orange hue Eyes always pale blue

Dun l l have sandy/yellow coat Mane and tail black legs are usually darker than their body always have a "dorsal" stripe l a dark stripe down the middle of their back

Red Dun l l l Yellowish to flesh colored coat Mane/tail- reddish, flaxen, white, mixed Reddish dorsal stripe

Grullo (grew-yo) l l l Black skin Gray/smoky coat Mane/tail black Lower legs black Usually with black dorsal stripe

Red Roan l l l Mix of red and white hair Red on head and lower legs Red or flaxen mane/tail

Bay Roan l l l Mix red and white hair Darker head Black points

Blue Roan l l Mix white and black hair (looks blue) Darker on head and legs

Gray l l have black skin with white or gray hair sometimes born black or brown, but coat gets lighter as they age

White l l are very rare have pink skin, usually hazel or brown eyes and white hair.

Markings

Facial Star Snip Stripe

Facial Blaze Bald Lip Muzzle

Leg