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What would these markings be called?

Post by horsegirl008~2 »

Hello all,
I am terrible at determining horse coloring/markings on HorseWorld, especially markings :? :lol: Can someone please tell me what the markings on this horse would be called? I was kind of thinking "chestnut appaloosa blanket" but that's probably NOT accurate :roll: Thanks!!
https://www.horseworldonline.net/horse/profile/3696664
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Re: What would these markings be called?

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horsegirl008~2 wrote:Hello all,
I am terrible at determining horse coloring/markings on HorseWorld, especially markings :? :lol: Can someone please tell me what the markings on this horse would be called? I was kind of thinking "chestnut appaloosa blanket" but that's probably NOT accurate :roll: Thanks!!
https://www.horseworldonline.net/horse/profile/3696664
You have a 'fewspot' meaning that this horse has TWO of the Lp (leopard complex) switches.

I used to call this a broken-pattern. But underneath (you can already see) she has a full coat. Eventually, her coat will varnish out and you'll see the rest of it. :)

Calling it a blanket, is not wrong. Calling it an 'appaloosa' will get a bit of an argument around here. :lol: Appaloosa is a breed, whereas leopard is a color. That said, your horse comes from appaloosa... so. :mrgreen:

Of course, the way color naming works around here, you can call her a dalmatian coat if you wanted! :lol:

Entirely up to you.
I would call her a chestnut fewspot or a red fewspot.
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horsegirl008~2 Offline Visit My Farm Visit My Farm Joined: Sat Sep 24, 2022 12:01 am Posts: 208

Re: What would these markings be called?

Post by horsegirl008~2 »

BlackOak2 wrote:
horsegirl008~2 wrote:Hello all,
I am terrible at determining horse coloring/markings on HorseWorld, especially markings :? :lol: Can someone please tell me what the markings on this horse would be called? I was kind of thinking "chestnut appaloosa blanket" but that's probably NOT accurate :roll: Thanks!!
https://www.horseworldonline.net/horse/profile/3696664
You have a 'fewspot' meaning that this horse has TWO of the Lp (leopard complex) switches.

I used to call this a broken-pattern. But underneath (you can already see) she has a full coat. Eventually, her coat will varnish out and you'll see the rest of it. :)

Calling it a blanket, is not wrong. Calling it an 'appaloosa' will get a bit of an argument around here. :lol: Appaloosa is a breed, whereas leopard is a color. That said, your horse comes from appaloosa... so. :mrgreen:

Of course, the way color naming works around here, you can call her a dalmatian coat if you wanted! :lol:

Entirely up to you.
I would call her a chestnut fewspot or a red fewspot.
Great, thanks! I think I'll call her a chestnut fewspot. Thanks again!

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