Okay color experts; Another one for ya'

CrazyHorse · 05-30-2008, 01:15 PM

I'm going to post some pics of my Mustang gelding and I have no earthly idea how his sire and dam are colored so I thought the color gurus on here might help me out as I've always been curious

He may just be a plain ol' common Bay but I would like to know what (if any) of the possibilities are sire and dam wise. He was captured out of Devils' Garden in California (Modoc County) where, as I understand from reading, there is a lot of Draft influence in the herd he came from. So without further ado, here are the pics: Oh BTW, the light hairs in his mane grow in that color, it's not sun-bleached & it's only the back half of his mane that grows in that way

Those aren't cracks in his hoof, it's a piece of hay

An itty-bitty spot of white hairs on his rump:

livaliljequist · 05-30-2008, 01:21 PM

I would have to say he is a wild bay

Heavenly Jumper · 05-30-2008, 01:21 PM

The low black on his legs is indicative of "wild" bay.

The silvery hairs in his mane are interesting! I'd like to hear what others say about that...

RiddleMeThis · 05-30-2008, 01:22 PM

Wild bay with sabino.

livaliljequist · 05-30-2008, 01:23 PM

the lighter colored mane hair would be called frosting right? Which is a characteristic of dun? But I also think that it is the characteristics of wild bay also......correct me if I am wrong

RiddleMeThis · 05-30-2008, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by livaliljequist

the lighter colored mane hair would be called frosting right? Which is a characteristic of dun? But I also think that it is the characteristics of wild bay also......correct me if I am wrong

Frosting yep, sometimes wild bays have it sometimes they dont. Some regular bays have it as well.

CrazyHorse · 05-30-2008, 01:38 PM

I figured with the way the black is low on his legs he would be considered wild bay, but RMT, you really think he carries the sabino gene? Interesting! The way the back half of his mane grows in like that has always had me very curious as I've never seen a Bay whose mane grows in with those light hairs like his does. So you think the white frosting on his lower legs would indicate Sabino? Sorry if that's a dumb question

RiddleMeThis · 05-30-2008, 01:40 PM

Not sure on that, but the white markings are sabino. White frosting on the fetlocks may be because of wild bay.

CrazyHorse · 05-30-2008, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RiddleMeThis

Not sure on that, but the white markings are sabino. White frosting on the fetlocks may be because of wild bay.

Oh okay! I so wish I knew how his parents are colored *sigh*

accphotography · 05-31-2008, 10:52 AM

We need to know how old this horse is before assuming the low black is caused by wild bay...

I agree with the sabino.

ACC

05-30-2008, 01:15 PM	#1
CrazyHorse Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Florence, Mississippi Posts: 6,323 Images: 375	Okay color experts; Another one for ya' I'm going to post some pics of my Mustang gelding and I have no earthly idea how his sire and dam are colored so I thought the color gurus on here might help me out as I've always been curious He may just be a plain ol' common Bay but I would like to know what (if any) of the possibilities are sire and dam wise. He was captured out of Devils' Garden in California (Modoc County) where, as I understand from reading, there is a lot of Draft influence in the herd he came from. So without further ado, here are the pics: Oh BTW, the light hairs in his mane grow in that color, it's not sun-bleached & it's only the back half of his mane that grows in that way Those aren't cracks in his hoof, it's a piece of hay An itty-bitty spot of white hairs on his rump: __________________ Join the HGS prayer Chain! "I've been Goosed!" God is so big He can cover the whole world with his Love and so small He can curl up inside your heart. I don't want someone stupid defining me. ~as quoted by DoubleBarr

05-30-2008, 01:21 PM	#2
livaliljequist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 343 Images: 20	I would have to say he is a wild bay __________________ http://www.horsegroomingsupplies.com...0865_thumb.jpg

05-30-2008, 01:21 PM	#3
Heavenly Jumper Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Camden County GA Posts: 14,570 Images: 1286 Blog Entries: 240	The low black on his legs is indicative of "wild" bay. The silvery hairs in his mane are interesting! I'd like to hear what others say about that... __________________ My husband is away...if I am crabby, whiney or generally unpleasant, I apologize. Being a Navy wife is the hardest thing I've ever done...and I do it for you. .'~'. epi tan e epi tas .'~'.

05-30-2008, 01:22 PM	#4
RiddleMeThis Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,428	Wild bay with sabino. __________________ Can't argue with flawed logic I guess.

05-30-2008, 01:23 PM	#5
livaliljequist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 343 Images: 20	the lighter colored mane hair would be called frosting right? Which is a characteristic of dun? But I also think that it is the characteristics of wild bay also......correct me if I am wrong __________________ http://www.horsegroomingsupplies.com...0865_thumb.jpg

05-30-2008, 01:38 PM	#7
CrazyHorse Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Florence, Mississippi Posts: 6,323 Images: 375	I figured with the way the black is low on his legs he would be considered wild bay, but RMT, you really think he carries the sabino gene? Interesting! The way the back half of his mane grows in like that has always had me very curious as I've never seen a Bay whose mane grows in with those light hairs like his does. So you think the white frosting on his lower legs would indicate Sabino? Sorry if that's a dumb question __________________ Join the HGS prayer Chain! "I've been Goosed!" God is so big He can cover the whole world with his Love and so small He can curl up inside your heart. I don't want someone stupid defining me. ~as quoted by DoubleBarr

05-30-2008, 01:40 PM	#8
RiddleMeThis Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,428	Not sure on that, but the white markings are sabino. White frosting on the fetlocks may be because of wild bay. __________________ Can't argue with flawed logic I guess.

05-31-2008, 10:52 AM	#10
accphotography Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,749	We need to know how old this horse is before assuming the low black is caused by wild bay... I agree with the sabino. ACC

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