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Equine Identification- Colors and Markings |
Other Identifying Marks
Other permanent marks on the horse may be useful in helping to further identify a horse. Scars may be listed by size and location.
Dark spots on coat |
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| Cowlicks (hair whorls)  |
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Chestnuts are horny
growths located on the inside of the horse's legs, above the knees and below
the hocks. The size and shape of the chestnuts are unique to each horse,
much the same as fingerprints, and have been used by some associations to
further identify horses.