Do Grey Horses Sunburn?

Melanin helps block out the UV rays that cause sunburn, but a lack of it gives less shielding from the sun’s harsh rays. Horses can get sunburn, but it’s most common for ones with grey, piebald, or skewbald coats. Can GREY horses get sunburned? Sunburns occur most often on horses Read more…

Can Horses Stay Dapple Grey?

Do Dapple Greys Turn White? Yes, the large majority of dapple greys will turn completely white. This will occur gradually over several years, but typically after nine years old, the dappling will be gone. Depending on your horse, this color fade can occur at slower or faster rates. Is a Read more…

What Is A Grey Roan Horse?

This is typical of a grey horse. Roan is a coloration pattern wherein the head and extremities are colored, while the body, or barrel, of the horse is light. What is a gray roan horse? Thoroughbred and Arabian Horses registered as “roan” are often gray, especially chestnuts turning gray. Unlike Read more…