Horse Color Explored

"In Horse Color Explored horsewoman and genetics specialist Vera Kurskaya provides a guide that aims to not only outline 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."―Northwest Horse. With 160+ color photographs in handy reference sections throughout, as well as an in- look at special hair features, the evolution of horse color, and the effect of color on performance, fertility, and character, Horse Color Explored is a fascinating and valuable resource for the modern horseperson. Everyone stops and stares at a horse with 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. 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 on performance, fertility, and character, Horse Color Explored is a fascinating and valuable resource for the modern horseperson.

Paperback 172 pages Size 6.6 x 9.5. Horse Color Explored by Vera Kurskaya - Everyone stops and stares at a horse with beautiful or unusual color. So striking are the variations of bay, gray, ch.

Horse Color Explored by Vera Kurskaya - 9781570767319Everyone stops and stares at a horse with 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.

With 160+ 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 on performance, fertility, and character, Horse Color Explored is a fascinating and valuable resource for the modern horseperson. Quantity Add to cart. Horse Color Explored is a fascinating read.

The many color photographs accompanying the various chapters serve as fine examples of just what the author hopes to convey about the evolution of horse color and the effects of color on the animal's performance. This is a valuable resource. Ever wondered just how many horse colors there are? Well, we've done the work to bring in every color, variation, pattern, and marking we could think of just for you! You'll find the rarest and most common horse colors alike, with information on base coat colors, markings, and more.

Let's take a look and see how many you already knew.