Horse Color Explored: Over 150 Breeds, Types, and Variations

Synopsis

Everyone Stops And Stares At A Horse With A Beautiful Or Unusual Color. So Striking Are The Variations Of Bay, Gray, Chestnut, Black, Solid, And Spotted That Many People Breed For Specific Combinations. This Has Led To A Marked Increase In International Interest In The Study Of Horse Color Genetics--as Well As A Need For An Easy-to-use Reference Suitable For The Layperson Who Also Wants To Understand The Science Behind It All. In These Pages, Horsewoman And Genetics Specialist Vera Kurskaya Puts Forward A Guide That Aims To Not Only Provide Basic Information About Horse Color Appropriate For A General Audience, But Also Explore The Specifics Of Inheritance And Recent Color Genetics Research Certain To Inform Serious Aficionados Worldwide. With 200+ Color Photographs In Handy Reference Sections Throughout, As Well As An In-depth Look At Special Hair Features, The Evolution Of Horse Color, And The Effect Of Color Onperformance, Fertility, And Character,horse Color Explored Is A Fascinating And Valuable Resource For The Modern Horseperson.