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
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