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This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 21 December 2024. American horse breed noted for spotted color pattern For other uses, see Appaloosa (disambiguation). Appaloosa Appaloosa horse Country of origin United States Traits Distinguishing features Most representatives have colorful spotted coat patterns, striped hooves, mottled skin, and white ...
If a horse has a partial marking or ermine spots at the coronary band, the hoof may be both dark and light, corresponding with the hair coat immediately above. Where the leopard gene is present, the hoof may be striped even if markings are not visible at the coronary band. From tallest to shortest, common leg markings are:
The Lp (leopard complex) gene is responsible for the leopard color pattern in horses, [7] [8] which not only produces a spotted coat color but also causes mottling of the skin, a white sclera around the eye, and striped hooves. Horses with the Lp gene may be spotted all over, or may have concentrations of spots in various patterns.
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 white spots, flecks, on a dark body. Typically the white spots increase in number and size as the horse ages. [11] Appaloosa Roan, Varnish roan ...
Varnish roans, like all horses with the Lp gene, have mottled skin, striped hooves, and white sclera. Varnish roans change color seasonally, often becoming less spotted as they age, and often having their coats become lighter when a winter coat grows in, though they do not progressively lighten in the manner of a gray horse .
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Exterior hoof wall color is usually linked to coat color. Most horses have a dark grayish hoof wall unless they have white leg markings, in which case they will have pale-colored hooves. The leopard complex gene will create a light and dark striped hoof, and many chestnut horses have brownish hooves that are somewhat lighter than the usual dark ...
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