Category «Horse Colors»

Horse Coat Colors

Today I’m going to talk about Base Horse Coat Colors.  I am not a genetics expert, and this article tries to help everyday horse owners understand their horses’ colors.  DNA testing is the only 100% way to know your horse’s color.  DNA testing is done by pulling mane or tail hairs out by the root …

Horse Coat Patterns

Horse Coat Patterns

The following is a list of different horse coat patterns.  I’m going to start with the primary differences between the various paint patterns. Horse Coat Patterns Tobiano (pronounced: tow be yah’ no) This is the most common pattern, and the spots are usually oval or round patterns that extend down over the neck and chest, …