COLOR TESTING If someone is considering breeding and is curious about the color possibilities from their own horse, color testing is highly recommended. UC Davis and Animal Genetics Incorporated are two DNA testing facilities with color testing options. Testing will run about $25–50 per test, with tests available for cream, tobiano, and Black Factor (also referred to as Red Factor and Agouti), as well as a variety of other color tests. Testing is simple and involves submitting a hair sample with roots attached. Knowing the color genetics of the sire and dam can help you more accurately predict the color of the foal, or to choose stallions more likely to give you the color foal you desire.
OTHER BREEDS, OTHER COLORS There are obviously a myriad of horse colors which haven’t been touched on. Some colors are more common in some breeds, and some colors are common in many breeds but rarely (if ever) occur in
Warmblood or Sport Horse breeds. It is also worth noting that not all Warmblood and Sport Horse registries recognize colors like palomino, buckskin, cremello, or pinto. For example, the AHHA (American Holsteiner Horse Association) considers pinto to be “unacceptable markings” for a Holsteiner. The IALHA (International Andalusian and Lusitano Horse Association) recognizes all solid colors, including the dilutes, but also does not recognize pinto. On the other hand, RPSI (Rheinland Pfalz-Saar International) recognizes the dilutes and pintos, and additionally has a special Palomino Stallion Book. Anyone interested in breeding for a specific color
may want to check with their preferred registry to see which colors are acceptable, and which breeds may be used to achieve these colors. Most importantly, a breeder should never sacrifice quality just for a pretty color. Luckily for breeders, there is an ever-increasing list of dilute and pinto colored Warmblood and Sport Horse stallions which are approved for breeding to choose from.
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