A look at horses with birdcatcher spots around the world and in a variety of different breeds.
Also called tetrarch or chubari spots, birdcatcher spots or ticks are random patterns of small white spots on any color coat. Usually ranging from pearl to silver dollar shaped, they often appear and change as the horse matures and can fade away.
Birdcatcher Characteristics
Named for a Thoroughbred stallion who bore them, as he was known for passing the spots on to his progeny. It seems this pattern affects both chestnut and black bases, (including bay). On some animals the spots appear after maturity and grow for a while, then begin to fade away again and on others the spots are permanent.
