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Horsemen and breeders alike have always favored
certain horse and pony colors or patterns over others. With
conformation and temperament being equal, a person is more
likely to pay a bit more for a horse with a color he or she
favors than for one who's color they're not fond of. This
determines the market value of horses and ponies in individual
areas and has caused a need to understand how horses produce
the colors that people favor, as well as colors that aren't
so popular. Scientific research into horse colors has made
it possible for breeders to have the advantage of knowing
what makes a person's favorite or not so favorite color.
On this site we will explore the different colors
of horses and ponies. Colors are described in detail along
with photo examples. Because a horse's true genetic color
can sometimes be hidden by the physical appearance, this site
also includes how these colors are made genetically, all in
easy to understand language.
Please feel free to submit
Photos of your own horses and ponies as examples of certain
colors.
If you have a question about a horses color
please post your question on our forum
and we'll do our best to answer.
We offer a forum
and chat
room for your enjoyment and convenience. To find out how
to submit photos please see the Contact
page.
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