Breeding a Horse of a Different Color: The Trends and Science Behind Horse Coloration
by Emily Girard | Dec 19, 2023, 9:46 AM EST
Colors and patterns in horses are determined by multiple different genes. Photo: Leslie Potter/US Equestrian From buckskin to palomino to roan to Appaloosa, variations in coat color can be seen across multiple breeds. Though many physical traits in animals are caused by one gene, coat color is more complicated. While some horse breeders might not consider color as a factor when they plan matings, for others, the potential offspring’s color can be important, whether for personal preference...