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Equine Identification- Colors and Markings |
White Markings on the head
Star |
Snip  |
White markings that appear on the head and legs of the horse are often described, drawn, or photographed to identify a horse beyond the basic coat color. True white markings are white patches of hair that have white or pink skin underneath. Scars on the skin of the horse may result in the growth of white hairs from damaged hair follicles, and these can be described as scars, but they will not be over white or pink skin. When in doubt, true white markings can be clearly identified by clipping the hair or wetting down the hair and skin to determine the outline of the marking. This is especially useful in the case of determining white markings on a mature grey horse that has turned white with age. Some white markings may have a mixture of white hairs with dark hairs around the margin of the marking, which is called bordered. Other white markings may have dark spots within their margins and these are best described by number and location. The white markings on the head of the horse fall into several categories and they can then be further described by size, exact shape and location. Again, there are some variations in the terminology used, so it is best to be familiar with the basic terminology and the accepted terminology in your region, breed, or field. |
Stripe(Strip) |
Blaze  |
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Connected Star & Stripe  |
Bald  |