One theory explaining this "horse of a different color" phenomenon is that, historically, only a few coat colors might have been appropriate for survival in the wild.

Horses have been in Iceland since the time of the Vikings – and thanks to the country’s strict laws, they’ve been purebred for over 1,000 years. But now, a new coat pattern has emerged ...

The deciding factor is the number of copies of a small DNA sequence within the gray coat gene carried by each horse ...

They focused on genes responsible for horse coat color variation. Based on the analysis, the scientists could tell that before 5,500 years ago, wild horses sported rather drab hues.

Shades of Gray: Study Looks at Coat Color, Aging Horses Study examines reasons why some gray horses turn white as they age. By Molly Rollins ; October 1, 2024 ...

Fun Facts About Appaloosa Horses The Appaloosa's signature spotted coat comes in various patterns, including leopard, blanket, and snowflake. No two are exactly alike!

Prehistoric horses came in at least "three coat color[s]," Ludwig says, "and exactly these three [colors] are also seen in cave paintings. Cave art is more realistic than often suggested." ...