What causes stripes??

Mare · 06-03-2008, 05:53 AM

My colt has stripes all over. Well, his back, sides and backend. I'm gonna have to try to get better pics. His mom is a bay with with a dun stripe, and some leg baring, dad is a cremello. I really hope when he sheds off he doesnt lose the stripes they are pretty neat looking.

Seein'Spots · 06-03-2008, 07:19 AM

Brindle maybe?

could we see a whole body shot

prairienights · 06-03-2008, 07:32 AM

How old is he? It could just be foal countershading. That is neat though!

RiddleMeThis · 06-03-2008, 07:36 AM

It looks more like a texture difference than "brindling"

SuZQuzie · 06-03-2008, 07:37 AM

Unfortunately, they aren't permanent. The stripes are caused by the coat and skin being compressed and wrinkled within the womb. Usually the coat's wave will disappear by the time the foal is a month old, lastly disappearing from the head.

prairiegirl · 06-03-2008, 07:37 AM

Weird! I don't have a clue what it is but it sure is unusual and really neat! Yes, like Seein'Spots said...whole body shot.

Mare · 06-03-2008, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuZQuzie

Unfortunately, they aren't permanent. The stripes are caused by the coat and skin being compressed and wrinkled within the womb. Usually the coat's wave will disappear by the time the foal is a month old, lastly disappearing from the head.

Dang I was hoping they would stay. When he was born he did look all crinkly. He will be a month old tomorrow so now I'll be watching them disappear. Thanks

accphotography · 06-03-2008, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuZQuzie

Unfortunately, they aren't permanent. The stripes are caused by the coat and skin being compressed and wrinkled within the womb. Usually the coat's wave will disappear by the time the foal is a month old, lastly disappearing from the head.

Good explanation, and I agree.

ACC

Heavenly Jumper · 06-03-2008, 11:52 AM

Unless he's a curly! Some curlies look wavy like that.

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RiddleMeThis Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,447	It looks more like a texture difference than "brindling" __________________ Can't argue with flawed logic I guess.

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SuZQuzie Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SoCal/Central Coast Posts: 3,016 Images: 538 Blog Entries: 216	Unfortunately, they aren't permanent. The stripes are caused by the coat and skin being compressed and wrinkled within the womb. Usually the coat's wave will disappear by the time the foal is a month old, lastly disappearing from the head. __________________ *-Suzie* Mazaire (Ed - 14yo dutch WB) Dad's Shiny Penny (Penny - 15yo TB) RIP Yauvani Proud Member of the Eventers Club

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Seein'Spots Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Somewhere siphoning gas..BRB Posts: 693 Images: 104	Brindle maybe? could we see a whole body shot

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