Define Your Horse’s Leg Markings
Almost all horses have leg markings of some sort, from a tiny spot of white to whole white legs. Here are the general definitions of each marking, which are a bit more definitive than markings on the face because they are based on leg anatomy.
Coronet
Pastern
Fetlock
Sock or High White
Stockings
Black Socks
Colored Socks
Ermine SpotsMore Colors
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Kiley
Cool!
Nikki
Black socks would actally be considered blacl points 😉
Avery
Under the heading Random Markings, in the first pic I believe those markings are known as lightning marks.
miley
i am now going to ride a horse but first i have to do an exsam so this web helped a lot
courtneyvine
Many bay horses will have all black socks in addition to or in place of white ones
i like this one because i am a masive fan of horses and i would like to ride on
booo
this leg marking is known as a pastern leg marking many horse’s have these leg marking and deppending on the horse!
Anonymous
awesome.
Horse Lover
What is it called when white extends from the cornet to and including the fetlock?
Anthony jones
I have a red sorrel with a white snip or ( blaze) he has two white hind socks and one white front sock right side. 16.2 hands, about 950 lbs. Best and prettiest horse I’ve ever had. Super fast, gentle as a baby, tho still always alert. Thanks for letting me share this. Anthony Jones