Horse Coat Colors

Appaloosa

Spotted coat patterns: leopard, blanket, mottled, marble (marmoreal)

Examples of breeds with this coat

Noriker

The Noriker horse is a robust, versatile, and docile Austrian draft breed, used for driving and farm work.

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Brumby

The Brumby, Australia's wild horse with over 400,000 free-roaming individuals, divides the nation between national heritage and invasive species. The world's largest wild horse population.

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Bay

Brown body, black mane and tail, black lower legs/head.

Examples of breeds with this coat

Selle Français

The Selle Français, France's premier sport horse, excels in show jumping and dressage at the highest level. Discover the origins, morphology and character of this exceptional breed.

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Bavarian Warmblood

The Bavarian Warmblood, descended from the near-extinct Rottaler, excels in show jumping, dressage and eventing. A top Olympic sport horse bred in Bavaria since 1963.

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American Paint Horse

The Paint Horse, an American breed recognized for its pinto coat and versatility, excels in western riding, leisure, and competitions.

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Black

Solid black hair and mane, dark skin.

Examples of breeds with this coat

Dølehest

The Døle, Norway's national horse from the Gudbrandsdal valley, comes in two types: heavy draft and harness racer. Every Døle Trotter traces its bloodlines to one stallion — Odin, imported in 1834.

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SBS – Belgian Sport Horse

The SBS, founded in 1920 as a cavalry horse, nearly vanished during World War II. Awarded Royal status in 1967, it now dominates international show jumping worldwide.

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Hungarian Half-bred – Magyar félvér

Discover the Hungarian Half-bred, or Magyar félvér, a versatile, elegant and robust Hungarian horse breed, used in sport and leisure riding.

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Blanket appaloosa

White over the hip area with or without spots.

Examples of breeds with this coat

Icelandic

Discover the Icelandic Horse, Iceland’s iconic breed, renowned for its unique gaits (tölt and pace), hardiness, and gentle temperament. Complete information on its origin, traits, and uses.

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Falabella

Discover the Falabella, one of the smallest horse breeds in the world: docile, elegant, hardy, and native to Argentina. Used in driving and equine therapy.

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American Miniature

Discover the American Miniature Horse, an elegant and intelligent miniature horse under 86 cm tall, admired for its beauty and gentle temperament.

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Buckskin

Tan or gold coat with black points; cream gene on bay base.

Examples of breeds with this coat

Morgan

Discover the Morgan horse, an American breed renowned for its elegance, strength, and versatility, descended from the legendary stallion Figure.

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American Miniature

Discover the American Miniature Horse, an elegant and intelligent miniature horse under 86 cm tall, admired for its beauty and gentle temperament.

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Gypsy Cob – Irish Cob – Gypsy Vanner (Tinker)

The Irish Cob, horse of the Irish Travellers, passed down its pedigrees orally for generations. Nicknamed the "dog-horse" for its gentleness, it was only officially recognized as a breed in 1996.

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Champagne

Metallic gold coat, freckled pink skin, light eyes.

Examples of breeds with this coat

American Miniature

Discover the American Miniature Horse, an elegant and intelligent miniature horse under 86 cm tall, admired for its beauty and gentle temperament.

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Gypsy Cob – Irish Cob – Gypsy Vanner (Tinker)

The Irish Cob, horse of the Irish Travellers, passed down its pedigrees orally for generations. Nicknamed the "dog-horse" for its gentleness, it was only officially recognized as a breed in 1996.

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Morab

The Morab, a harmonious cross between the Morgan and the Arabian, combines elegance, power, and endurance with a balanced temperament.

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Chestnut / sorrel

Reddish-brown coat with matching mane and tail; no black.

Examples of breeds with this coat

Suffolk Punch

Discover the Suffolk Punch, a rustic, powerful, and gentle British draft horse, renowned for its chestnut coat and legendary strength.

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Hequ – Nanfan

Chinese horse breed from the Tibetan Plateau, the Hequ (Nanfan) is known for its hardiness, endurance, cold resistance, and high-altitude adaptation.

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East Bulgarian

Learn about the East Bulgarian Horse, a rare sport breed from the Balkans, with its history, traits, and uses in equestrian sports.

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Cream / cremello / perlino

Very pale coat, white mane/tail, pink skin, blue/light eyes.

Examples of breeds with this coat

Colorado Ranger

Discover the Colorado Ranger, an American horse known for its versatility, strength, and the refined elegance inherited from its Arabian and Quarter Horse ancestry.

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American Paint Horse

The Paint Horse, an American breed recognized for its pinto coat and versatility, excels in western riding, leisure, and competitions.

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Falabella

Discover the Falabella, one of the smallest horse breeds in the world: docile, elegant, hardy, and native to Argentina. Used in driving and equine therapy.

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Dun / yellow dun

Pale yellow coat, dark mane/tail, dorsal stripe and leg barring.

Examples of breeds with this coat

Karabakh

Discover the Karabakh horse, Azerbaijan’s emblematic breed, famed for its golden coat, endurance, speed, and unique cultural heritage.

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Dülmener

Dülmener horse, a unique semi-wild German breed known for its hardiness, free-roaming lifestyle, and fascinating history.

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Campolina

Discover the Campolina, a refined and comfortable Brazilian horse, valued for leisure riding, farm work, and gaited competitions.

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Flaxen

Light-colored mane and tail on a chestnut coat.

Examples of breeds with this coat

American Saddlebred

Discover the American Saddlebred, an elegant and expressive saddle horse, famous for its high-stepping gaits and iconic role in equestrian shows.

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American Quarter Horse

The Quarter Horse is the ultimate American horse, famous for its power, sprinting speed, and exceptional versatility.

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Haflinger

The Haflinger, with its golden coat and flaxen mane, descends from a single stallion, Folie, born in 1874. Hardy, gentle and versatile, this Tyrolean breed now captivates riders in over 60 countries.

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Gray

Born dark and lightens with age; mixed dark and white hairs.

Examples of breeds with this coat

Gotland (Pony)

The Gotland, Sweden's only native pony since the Stone Age, pulled the Goths' chariots all the way to Rome. By 1922, only 14 individuals remained. A breed rescued from extinction.

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Welsh Pony Section B

The Welsh Section B, an elegant and athletic Welsh pony, nearly faced extinction under a 16th-century Tudor law. Gentle and versatile, it is today the favourite pony for children and young riders.

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Shetland Pony

The Shetland Pony, the world's strongest horse relative to its size, can pull twice its own weight. Present since the Bronze Age, thousands spent their entire lives hauling coal underground.

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Leopard appaloosa

Nearly white coat with numerous dark spots.

Examples of breeds with this coat

Appaloosa

Discover the Appaloosa, an American horse breed known for its unique spotted coat and versatility in western riding, trail riding, and competition.

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Noriker

The Noriker horse is a robust, versatile, and docile Austrian draft breed, used for driving and farm work.

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Knabstrup

Discover the Knabstrup (Knabstrupper), a unique Danish horse breed with a spotted coat: standard, temperament, breeding areas & official association.

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Mealy / pangare

Lightening of underbelly, muzzle, and flanks.

Examples of breeds with this coat

Noriker

The Noriker horse is a robust, versatile, and docile Austrian draft breed, used for driving and farm work.

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Giara horse

Discover the Giara Pony, an indigenous Sardinian breed living semi-wild on the Giara di Gesturi plateau. Hardy, enduring, and rare, it represents a unique genetic and cultural heritage of Italy.

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Paraguayan Criollo – Paraguayan Horse

Discover the Paraguayan Horse, or Paraguayan Criollo: a small, hardy and enduring horse, loyal and perfectly adapted to South American ranch life.

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Mottled appaloosa

Mottled pattern with irregular light

Examples of breeds with this coat

Appaloosa

Discover the Appaloosa, an American horse breed known for its unique spotted coat and versatility in western riding, trail riding, and competition.

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Falabella

Discover the Falabella, one of the smallest horse breeds in the world: docile, elegant, hardy, and native to Argentina. Used in driving and equine therapy.

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Noriker

The Noriker horse is a robust, versatile, and docile Austrian draft breed, used for driving and farm work.

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Overo

Irregular white patches, often on belly and face.

Examples of breeds with this coat

American Paint Horse

The Paint Horse, an American breed recognized for its pinto coat and versatility, excels in western riding, leisure, and competitions.

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Irish Sport Horse - Hunter Irlandais

Discover the Irish Hunter, a sport horse from Ireland. Height 1.60–1.70 m, weight 500–600 kg. Athletic and versatile, it excels in eventing, jumping, and fox hunting.

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American Saddlebred

Discover the American Saddlebred, an elegant and expressive saddle horse, famous for its high-stepping gaits and iconic role in equestrian shows.

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Palomino

Golden coat with cream or white mane/tail, dark skin.

Examples of breeds with this coat

Colorado Ranger

Discover the Colorado Ranger, an American horse known for its versatility, strength, and the refined elegance inherited from its Arabian and Quarter Horse ancestry.

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North American Curly Horse

Discover the North American Curly Horse, a hardy and hypoallergenic breed known for its unique curly coat, intelligence, and gentle temperament.

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Connemara Pony

The Connemara, Ireland's only native breed, descends from Viking ponies and Andalusian horses from the 1588 Spanish Armada shipwreck. Olympic medallist in 1968, it's the ultimate sport pony.

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Perlinó / pearl

A subtle dilution gene, darker mane/tail, often greenish eyes.

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Pinto / piebald

Large white patches with colored areas; pink skin under white.

Examples of breeds with this coat

Gypsy Cob – Irish Cob – Gypsy Vanner (Tinker)

The Irish Cob, horse of the Irish Travellers, passed down its pedigrees orally for generations. Nicknamed the "dog-horse" for its gentleness, it was only officially recognized as a breed in 1996.

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American Paint Horse

The Paint Horse, an American breed recognized for its pinto coat and versatility, excels in western riding, leisure, and competitions.

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Faroe Islands Pony

The Faroe Pony, one of the world's rarest breeds with just 90 individuals, nearly vanished in the 1960s. Strictly forbidden from export, it can only be seen in the Faroe Islands.

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Roan

Even mix of white and base color hairs; stable through life.

Examples of breeds with this coat

Auxois (Horse)

The Auxois, a Burgundian draft descended from medieval warhorses, can exceed 910 kg. Rescued from extinction in the 1970s, it remains one of France's rarest and most endangered draft breeds.

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Paraguayan Criollo – Paraguayan Horse

Discover the Paraguayan Horse, or Paraguayan Criollo: a small, hardy and enduring horse, loyal and perfectly adapted to South American ranch life.

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New Forest

Discover the New Forest Pony, a versatile British breed from Hampshire, standing 122–148 cm and weighing 300–450 kg. Origin, uses, colors, and semi-wild breeding.

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Sabino

Fuzzy-edged white patches, often on legs and belly, with roaning.

Examples of breeds with this coat

Irish Sport Horse - Hunter Irlandais

Discover the Irish Hunter, a sport horse from Ireland. Height 1.60–1.70 m, weight 500–600 kg. Athletic and versatile, it excels in eventing, jumping, and fox hunting.

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Falabella

Discover the Falabella, one of the smallest horse breeds in the world: docile, elegant, hardy, and native to Argentina. Used in driving and equine therapy.

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Missouri Fox Trotter

Discover the Missouri Fox Trotter, an American horse breed famous for its smooth and natural gait, unmatched riding comfort, and great endurance.

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Silver

Lightened mane/tail on black or bay base; legs remain dark.

Examples of breeds with this coat

American Saddlebred

Discover the American Saddlebred, an elegant and expressive saddle horse, famous for its high-stepping gaits and iconic role in equestrian shows.

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Gypsy Cob – Irish Cob – Gypsy Vanner (Tinker)

The Irish Cob, horse of the Irish Travellers, passed down its pedigrees orally for generations. Nicknamed the "dog-horse" for its gentleness, it was only officially recognized as a breed in 1996.

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American Miniature

Discover the American Miniature Horse, an elegant and intelligent miniature horse under 86 cm tall, admired for its beauty and gentle temperament.

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Silver bay

Bay base with silver gene; light mane/tail, dark legs.

Examples of breeds with this coat

American Miniature

Discover the American Miniature Horse, an elegant and intelligent miniature horse under 86 cm tall, admired for its beauty and gentle temperament.

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Gypsy Cob – Irish Cob – Gypsy Vanner (Tinker)

The Irish Cob, horse of the Irish Travellers, passed down its pedigrees orally for generations. Nicknamed the "dog-horse" for its gentleness, it was only officially recognized as a breed in 1996.

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American Paint Horse

The Paint Horse, an American breed recognized for its pinto coat and versatility, excels in western riding, leisure, and competitions.

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Smoky black

Black coat with one cream gene; resembles regular black.

Examples of breeds with this coat

American Quarter Horse

The Quarter Horse is the ultimate American horse, famous for its power, sprinting speed, and exceptional versatility.

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Icelandic

Discover the Icelandic Horse, Iceland’s iconic breed, renowned for its unique gaits (tölt and pace), hardiness, and gentle temperament. Complete information on its origin, traits, and uses.

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Shetland Pony

The Shetland Pony, the world's strongest horse relative to its size, can pull twice its own weight. Present since the Bronze Age, thousands spent their entire lives hauling coal underground.

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Smoky cream

Very pale coat from black + two cream genes; blue eyes.

Examples of breeds with this coat

American Saddlebred

Discover the American Saddlebred, an elegant and expressive saddle horse, famous for its high-stepping gaits and iconic role in equestrian shows.

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American Miniature

Discover the American Miniature Horse, an elegant and intelligent miniature horse under 86 cm tall, admired for its beauty and gentle temperament.

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Snowflake appaloosa

Dark coat with small white spots scattered across the body.

Examples of breeds with this coat

Appaloosa

Discover the Appaloosa, an American horse breed known for its unique spotted coat and versatility in western riding, trail riding, and competition.

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Falabella

Discover the Falabella, one of the smallest horse breeds in the world: docile, elegant, hardy, and native to Argentina. Used in driving and equine therapy.

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Noriker

The Noriker horse is a robust, versatile, and docile Austrian draft breed, used for driving and farm work.

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Sooty

Dark hairs mixed into the coat, giving a shaded effect on back/flanks.

Examples of breeds with this coat

Missouri Fox Trotter

Discover the Missouri Fox Trotter, an American horse breed famous for its smooth and natural gait, unmatched riding comfort, and great endurance.

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American Quarter Horse

The Quarter Horse is the ultimate American horse, famous for its power, sprinting speed, and exceptional versatility.

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American Miniature

Discover the American Miniature Horse, an elegant and intelligent miniature horse under 86 cm tall, admired for its beauty and gentle temperament.

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Sooty buckskin / sooty chestnut

Dark smattering on base coat (smoky or toasted effect).

Examples of breeds with this coat

Mustang

Discover the Mustang, America’s wild horse, a symbol of freedom and endurance, still roaming across the Western United States.

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Ardennais (Draft)

Discover the Ardennais, a powerful, rustic and versatile draft horse breed from the Ardennes region.

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Przewalski's Horse

Discover Przewalski's Horse, the last surviving wild horse species, a symbol of the Mongolian steppe, rare, robust, and preserved through conservation programs.

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Splashed white

White on the lower body as if splashed, white face common.

Examples of breeds with this coat

Irish Sport Horse - Hunter Irlandais

Discover the Irish Hunter, a sport horse from Ireland. Height 1.60–1.70 m, weight 500–600 kg. Athletic and versatile, it excels in eventing, jumping, and fox hunting.

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American Saddlebred

Discover the American Saddlebred, an elegant and expressive saddle horse, famous for its high-stepping gaits and iconic role in equestrian shows.

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American Miniature

Discover the American Miniature Horse, an elegant and intelligent miniature horse under 86 cm tall, admired for its beauty and gentle temperament.

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Tobiano

Large, well-defined vertical white patches; mane often bicolored.

Examples of breeds with this coat

American Miniature

Discover the American Miniature Horse, an elegant and intelligent miniature horse under 86 cm tall, admired for its beauty and gentle temperament.

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American Saddlebred

Discover the American Saddlebred, an elegant and expressive saddle horse, famous for its high-stepping gaits and iconic role in equestrian shows.

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Mustang

Discover the Mustang, America’s wild horse, a symbol of freedom and endurance, still roaming across the Western United States.

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White

Pure white coat, pink skin, rare.

Examples of breeds with this coat

Camargue Horse

The Camargue, the "white horse of the sea", is born dark and slowly turns grey. Raised semi-wild in the Rhône delta marshes, it's the legendary mount of the Camargue guardians.

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Lipizzan

The Lipizzan fascinates with its white coat, natural grace and mastery of classical dressage. The legendary horse of the Spanish Riding School of Vienna.

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Canadian Horse

An iconic breed from Quebec, the Canadian Horse combines endurance, strength, and a calm temperament. A living symbol of North American equine heritage.

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