A look at horses with bend or spots around the world and in a variety of different breeds.
Also called Ben d’Or Smuts or Grease Spots, Bend or spots are random dark spots found on a lighter coat, often seen on chestnuts and palominos (but can be found on bays). They can be present at birth or develop over time.
Bend Or Spot Characteristics
They were named for a Thoroughbred stallion who bore them, even Man O’War was said to have them. Bend Or spots can be a few shades darker than the coat to black and vary in size from dime sized to plate sized and their cause is unknown.
