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This horse has a belly spot. It also has a blaze and three stockings. Horses may have isolated body spots that are not large or numerous enough to qualify them as an Appaloosa, Pinto or Paint. Such markings are usually simply called "body spots," sometimes identified by location, i.e. "belly spot," "flank spot," etc.
The spots are usually the same color as the horse's base color. [10] Leopard: Considered an extension of a blanket to cover the whole body. A white horse with dark spots that flow out over the entire body. [11] Few Spot Leopard: A mostly white horse with a bit of color remaining around the flank, neck and head. [11] Snowflake: A horse with ...
Considered an extension of a blanket to cover the whole body. [10] Few spot leopard A mostly white horse with a bit of color remaining around the flank, neck and head. [10] Snowflake A horse with white spots, flecks, on a dark body. Typically the white spots increase in number and size as the horse ages. [10] Appaloosa roan, marble or varnish roan
The three round dark spots on this horse's hindquarters, one behind the flank and two near the gaskin, appear to be Bend-Or spots. (click image to enlarge) Bend-Or spots (also called Bend Or spots, [1] smuts, or grease spots) are a type of spotted marking found on horses. They range in color from dark red to black.
The Corolla Wild Horse Fund is working on a DNA survey of the northern herd and has so far tested 150 horses. Data collected in the survey has enabled the nonprofit to determine lineage of the ...
The spots inside the blanket (if present) are the same color as the horse's base coat. varnish roan: a mix of body and white hairs that extends over the entire body—no relation to genetic roan. snowflake: white spots on a dark body. Typically the white spots increase in number and size as the horse ages.
This horse's dorsal stripe is most likely caused by non-dun 1. Less distinct primitive markings can also occur on non-dun horses, even in breeds which are not known to have any dun individuals. The most common primitive marking found is a dorsal stripe. [1] Most non-dun horses do not have darker primitive markings, but some do.
Grooming for horse showing may include peeling or trimming the outer layers to give a neater appearance to the leg; they may peel more easily if softened first with baby oil or moisturizer. Also, if the horse is exercised so that it has sweated, the chestnut is temporarily softened by the body moisture and can be peeled easily.