Few people are more concerned with pedigree than racehorse breeders. But many breeders leave coat color and markings to chance because working out the probabilities seems daunting and complex. Jeanette Gower is here to help. In this clear and practical guide, she lays out the principles of color inheritance so that breeders and riders can finally understand them.

With plenty of color photos, detailed diagrams, and charts describing inheritance patterns, Horse Color Explained offers carefully researched information on:

Rare colors
White markings
Patterns
Coat-color changes
Paint-Horse genetics
Mating outcomes
and responsible breeding practices.

Whether you’re a breeder, rider, or just a horse lover, Horse Color Explained offers expertise that is sure to enrich your appreciation of the art of racehorse breeding.

Jeanette Gower, an authority on color genetics, has more than 25 years of practical experience; she is also a respected judge and equine studies lecturer.

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Why do horses end up the color they are? The answer to this question lies in genetics. Often, however, horse breeders don�t explore the probabilities of coat color and markings because the science of genetics seems too complicated. Now this handy guide explains the principles of color inheritance simply and practically so all breeders can make informed decisions. With an abundance of color photos, explanatory diagrams, and charts, Horse Color Explained provides essential information on rare colors, white markings and patterns, coat-color changes, Paint-Horse genetics, mating outcomes, and responsible breeding practices. Jeanette Gower, an authority on color genetics, has more than 25 years of practical experience; she is also a respected judge and equine studies lecturer.

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