Roan Horse Coat White Pattern

Horses affected by the roan color pattern display a rainbow of colors from almost pink to almost blue depending on the base color. Although they are often mistaken for other color combinations, roan horses can most easily be recognized by the fact that they retain their base color on their mane, tail and points.

Roan White Pattern

Roan patterns can affect any color and cause white hairs that mix in with the body color creating a slightly mottled effect. They look similar to grey animals, except in reverse. Dark points are retained and many roans grow darker with age and when injured, hair regrowth is often the base color.

Roan coat up close

Roan base color face mask

Roan Shades

Roaning can affect any base color and creates a huge rainbow of amazing colors that range in variety from pink to blue.

Blue Roan
On a black base, roan coats can range from deep steel grey to almost blue in color. Their mane, tail and points remain mostly black.

About Blue Roan

Strawberry Roan
On a chestnut base, roan coats range from deep red to an almost pink color. Their mane, tail and points remain the base chestnut color.

About Strawberry Roan

Bay Roan
On a bay animal, roan coats range from deep pinky brown to a pink color. Their mane and tail stay black and points remain base color.

About Bay Roan

Seal Roan
On a seal brown animal, roan can range from blue to pink depending on their color. Their mane, tail and points remain black.

About Seal Roan