Comments on: Buckskin And Dun Are Not The Same Thing

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 03:13:01 +0000

Actually the dorsal stripe can be confusing also since many buckskins have countershading that can mimic a dorsal stripe!
Here’s one for you that I’d like help on – I have a colt who’s dam is palomino,sire is dunskin (yes they CAN carry the creme and dun dilution!). The colt is more palomino colored than buckskin, has the dark mane and tail with no dorsal, but legs don’t have the black points. Any idea why?

By: Cheryl A. Harless

Cheryl A. Harless — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 19:43:42 +0000

While they are considered “points” you would not mention them on registration paperwork because the term “Bay” MEANS your horse appears to be red with black points. (Genetically speaking, Bays are black!) You would only mention any white markings such as a blaze, socks, or paint (pinto) markings.

For some color genetics basics, see http://www.ch-enterprises.com/genetics.htm

By: random

random — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 23:53:44 +0000

No, they’re not called socks 🙂 They’re usually called points… like if i had a bay with black legs i’d say, “I have a bay with black points.”

By: cedar

cedar — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:10:04 +0000

I had a question that I am wondering if someone here could answer. On a dun horse with dark legs, would the legs be called “socks” – for the purpose of description of markings on a health certificate?