Horse Color Abbreviations
Horses bred in a foriegn country will display only the country of origin. Additionally, the horse should have parenthases after their name with the country abbreviation denoting the horse as a foreign bred horse. Learn all the names and types of horse coat colours, shades, patterns & markings in our simple guide with pictures.
Equine coat color Three horses with different coat colors Horses exhibit a diverse array of coat colors and distinctive markings. A specialized vocabulary has evolved to describe them. While most horses remain the same coat color throughout life, some undergo gradual color changes as they age.
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horse Color Chart by MagicWindsStables on DeviantArt
Colors approximate: Dun has a dorsal stripe; Silver Dapple has a chocolate body with silvery mane/tail; Pinto is cream-white with colored patches (e.g., tobiano); Appaloosa has a cream base with dark spots (e.g., leopard pattern); Roan is grayish-blue (e.g., blue roan, white hairs on black base); Gray lightens with age; Brindle has tiger. Chestnut versus sorrel? Paint or pinto? And how do you breed for color? Use our guidelines to about coat color and equine color genetics. Index of "Horse Colors" An alphabetical list of the "common names" for various colors that you might come across, linked to an explanation of the 'genetic color' referred to by that name.
If we have missed any, please let us know, as the 'common names' vary greatly from one place to another. Ever wondered about horse colors? Just how many are there and which breeds come in what shades? Check out the complete list here. Grullas, ergots, and hinnies, oh my! The equestrian world contains a variety of different - often phonetically interesting - terms to describe everything from a horse's color to their body parts and gender.
Horse color chart by langostinothed on DeviantArt
Whether you're a beginner searching for all the information you can get your hands on regarding horses, or you're an experienced pro looking to brush up on your knowledge, this glossary.
