Horse Colors By: Anthony Watson

Bay Mixture of red and yellow Black mane Black tail Black points

Black True black hair throughout True black hair throughout Must include black hair on muzzle and flanks Must include black hair on muzzle and flanks

Brown Almost black but is distinguished by the fine tan or brown hairs on muzzle and flanks.

Chestnut Basically red Mane and tail are same shade as body, but may be lighter in color (flaxen) Never accompanied by a black mane and tail

White Is born white and remains white for entire life Is born white and remains white for entire life Snow white hair, pink skin, brown eyes Snow white hair, pink skin, brown eyes Rarely has blue eyes Rarely has blue eyes

Dun (Buckskin) Yellowish color with different shades Dun—stripe down it’s back Buckskin—same color, but has black mane, tail and legs

Gray Mixture of white and black hairs Grays get lighter with age Variable shades

Palomino Golden color—the color of a newly minted gold coin Light colored mane and tail (white, silver or ivory)

Pinto (Calico or Paint) Irregular colored and white areas White and Black=Piebald White and any other color but Black=Skewbald

Roan Mixture of white hairs with one or more basic colors White with Bay=Red Roan White with Black=Blue Roan