Legend says that dun animals are hardier than the rest and while it’s not necessarily true, there could be a tiny grain of fact behind it. This coloration may have ancient roots.
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We can’t let palominos have all the fun, as flaxen can be equally as stunning. In fact, it can often be difficult to visually distinguish between the two. However there is something to be said for the lovely contrast of red and creamy white that most palominos don’t have.
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As we update the site, our breeds section has already had a major overhaul and we are still adding new information, images and videos for each breed. Today we wanted to share the brand new breeds from Algeria category.
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The dark shading found on sooty animals is thought to be a form of natural camouflage and is generally found along the topline and points, creating some unique and interesting coat patterns.
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As we update the site, our breeds section has already had a major overhaul and we are still adding new information, images and videos for each breed. Today we wanted to share the brand new breeds from Albania category.
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Pangaré or mealy is thought to be part of an ancestral color ‘package’ that includes wildtype bay and the dun factor. The combination creates a variety of dilution, striping and dappling that could be forms of natural camouflage.
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Brown or seal brown is still a bit of a mystery to us. Is it a type of bay? Is it genetically distinct from bay? We aren’t entirely sure. We do know it’s common and has more range than you might think.
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Pretty bay is a common color, but it comes in so many different shades and marking variations that each one seems to have its own unique coloration.
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Superstition gives horses with chestnut coats a fiery temperament to match and even today there are some that avoid the color. Obviously that’s a myth, but the color can be so bold and brash that we understand why people might make that assumption.
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There is something sublime about a pure black horse. Perhaps because they are not as common as bays or chestnuts, or maybe horses just look really sharp in black. Whatever the reason, we heart black horses.
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There is something about zebras, with all of that lovely contrast. Their coat is almost mesmerizing, which is probably what their particular type of camouflage is all about.
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A day for all of us to pause and reflect on how indebted the United States is to the humble horse. Without them, the west would never have been won.
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