Markings Flashcards
Star
A small, clearly defined area of white hairs on the forehead
Snip
A small patch of white which runs over the muzzle, often to the lips
Stripe
A long narrow band of white working from the forehead down toward the cheeks
Blaze
A white stripe down the face to the lips
Bald Face
One which has white over most of the flat surface of the face, often extending toward the cheeks
Mealy-Mouthed
Horse is one whose color is faded out around the mouth
Found especially in bays and browns
Coronet
A white stripe covering the coronet bend
Pastern
White extends from the coronet and including the pastern
Ankle
White extends from the coronet to and including the fetlock
Half Stocking
White extends from the coronet to the middle of the cannon
Full Stocking
White extends from the coronet to and including the knee
Firing
Scars on the legs
Dimple
Permanent indentation in the muscle under the skin