What colour is my mini...........

[Sue_C.]

Am I ticked or what...I just spent 15 minutes with photos and the whole caboodle, answering these last questions...and it "disappeared". Too peed-off to do it again. Too late in the day. COMPUTERS!! :ugh: :ugh:

Anyways, long story short. This picture is of an eight year old mare, who was absolutely solid bay dun. All she had to start with were the two characteristics that I see in your colt. Now, as a 13 year old, she is a creamy beige all over, with black points. So yes, I certainly do think that your colt can colour out as an appy varnish roan. Only time will tell.

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[Girrawheen]

Sue_C. Posted Today, 03:01 PM
Am I ticked or what...I just spent 15 minutes with photos and the whole caboodle, answering these last questions...and it "disappeared". Too peed-off to do it again. Too late in the day. COMPUTERS!!

Awww C'mon Sue you can't tease me like that!

I would love to see the photos you had ready to post and the answers to my questions!!

Anyways, long story short. This picture is of an eight year old mare, who was absolutely solid bay dun. All she had to start with were the two characteristics that I see in your colt. Now, as a 13 year old, she is a creamy beige all over, with black points. So yes, I certainly do think that your colt can colour out as an appy varnish roan. Only time will tell.

Would you mind explaining "appy varnish roan" a bit better for me please! :stupid:

When I went out to Cobalt this afternoon, I had a really good look at his coat. What I found, were a LOT of white hairs amongst his black hair, but mainly over his back half. He had a few white hairs on his head, neck etc, but the majority are on his back half.

:bgrin

 

[rabbitsfizz]

Unfortunately Sabino can do that too, and I still think it more likely- although I do not rule out the possibility of Varnish roan.

Varnish is almost the most minimal expression of Appy- you get the characteristics- usually- ie striped hooves, white rings (sclera) round the eyes, speckled skin and a roan like lightening of the coat- Sue's mare is an excellent example except that the colouring shows less on a lighter base such as Bay Dun or Grulla- a solid Black will show it less as Black suppresses the expression of patterns and Red encourages it (usually, this is not a set in stone rule).

It will be interesting to see how your colt developed but, as I said, I would not hold your breath.

Is there any way you can post pictures of his sire and dam (you need permission from the owner)

 

[Girrawheen]

Hi Jane

I have sent a e-mail to current owner of Cobalt's Sire to gain permission. Will keep you posted.

Jane did you get my PM?

Thanks

 

[rabbitsfizz]

Yes I did- roundabout!!

Not sure what is going on but I think it may be a forum glitch as there is nothing different at my end- maybe try again??