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Coloured horses

Articles and information on white and colored thoroughbreds and other pure breeds.

The distinctive white markings of the Arabian stallion. Photo: Patterson Rosa et al. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12151958
Breeding News 

Novel gene variation behind white markings in two stallions, researchers find

August 9, 2022August 12, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 23 Views 0 Comments Coloured horses

The mutation is in the KIT gene, which can exert a powerful influence on white markings in horses.

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Lucy, whose parents are solid colored, is the third standardbred to be identified with the "de novo" white coat color variant.
Breeding News 

It’s all in the genes: Mutation responsible for filly’s unexpected coloring

June 2, 2022June 6, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 240 Views 0 Comments Coloured horses

Lucy, whose parents are solid colored, is the third standardbred to be identified with the “de novo” white coat color variant.

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Pure white mare Sodashi wins her third Group One race in Japan, and earns a Breeders' Cup start in the US.
Breeding News 

White hot: Coloured racehorse takes out third big race

May 17, 2022May 19, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 219 Views 0 Comments Coloured horses

Pure white mare Sodashi wins her third Group One race in Japan, and earns a Breeders’ Cup start in the US.

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Some of the ponies tested in the study. Images: Esdaile et al. https://doi.org/10.3390/genes12121985
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Dominant white color gene in horses is likely lethal if inherited from both parents

December 15, 2021December 15, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 6273 Views 1 Comment Coloured horses

American study casts light on the little-investigated W13 gene, which causes a white coat color.

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Sodashi holds off Satono Reinas and Fine Rouge to win the 1600m turf Oka Sho (Japanese 1000 Guineas) on Sunday.
News 

White thoroughbred filly speeds to latest Group One success

April 13, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 3635 Views 0 Comments Coloured horses

White thoroughbred filly Sodashi, a daughter of the famous “spotted wonder”, Buchiko, has taken out the first leg of Japan’s fillies’ triple crown.

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Sodashi winning the Group 3 Artemis Stakes on October 31.
News 

White thoroughbred first “coloured” horse to win Group One race

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 10259 Views 0 Comments Coloured horses

White filly Sodashi is the first of her colour win a Group One race after she took out a 1600m race for two-year-olds in Japan at the weekend.

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Research 

Mysterious mazes in skin patterns: How animals got their complex colorations

December 4, 2020December 4, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2776 Views 0 Comments Coloured horses, Zebras & asses

A researcher has uncovered a simple mechanism underlying the intricate skin patterns of animals through comprehensive analyses of the diversity of fish colorations.

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Casta Diva and her filly foal by Gold Ship.
Breeding News 

Filly latest in line of white thoroughbreds from NZ mare

April 18, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 8679 Views 0 Comments Coloured horses

It started with The Opera House. Now, her daughter Casta Diva, also white, has produced a white filly foal in Japan.

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Thoroughbred racehorse Southern Phantom.
Breeding News 

Meet horse racing’s latest “blue-eyed boy”

September 11, 2018September 13, 2018 Horsetalk.co.nz 18679 Views 0 Comments Coloured horses

Growing fan club for striking thoroughbred colt Southern Phantom.

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News Research 

Three novel genetic mutations linked to dominant white colouring in horses

March 13, 2018March 16, 2018 Horsetalk.co.nz 8024 Views 0 Comments Coloured horses

“It is highly likely that the newly identified variants cause the white patterning in the investigated individuals.”

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The filly by Mongolian Khan from The Opera House was born at Windsor Park Stud on October 24.
Breeding News 

White on! Fourth white foal for striking thoroughbred mare

October 26, 2017October 27, 2017 Horsetalk.co.nz 12225 Views 1 Comment Coloured horses

The Opera House has produced her fourth white foal, a filly by Mongolian Khan.

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News 

Rare golden zebra Zoe dies at 19 at sanctuary in Hawaii

August 9, 2017December 8, 2017 Horsetalk.co.nz 45197 Views 4 Comments Coloured horses, Obituary, Zebras & asses

Rare golden zebra was the star attraction at Hawaii animal sanctuary.

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Breeding 

The perils of breeding horses for color

July 4, 2017June 10, 2021 Sonya Sokolow, Leah Brault and Cecilia Penedo 43014 Views 0 Comments Coloured horses

All else being equal, a buyer is often willing to pay more for a horse with an attractive color pattern.

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News 

She’s all white: Rare filly notches up first win in Japan

June 25, 2017July 1, 2017 Horsetalk.co.nz 17151 Views 0 Comments Coloured horses

New Zealand bred filly Caste Diva wins in her fourth start in Japan. Could she one day rival Buchiko in popularity?

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Research 

Hairless horses: Researchers explore genetic cause of unusual syndrome in Central Asia

June 4, 2017October 24, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 307482 Views 15 Comments Coloured horses

Study team provides what they believe is the first description in scientific literature of the condition known as Naked Foal Syndrome.

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Features News 

Chrome overload: Red and white thoroughbred colt a real stunner

May 30, 2017June 2, 2017 Horsetalk.co.nz 14558 Views 0 Comments Coloured horses

Colt by California Chrome’s sire Lucky Pulpit is sure to be a fan favourite at the racetrack.

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Features 

White thoroughbred colt makes mark in yearling sales ring

February 3, 2017February 8, 2017 Horsetalk.co.nz 16844 Views 0 Comments Coloured horses

The Opera House yearling colt by ShamExpress sells for $510,000 at NZ’s Karaka sales.

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Culture 

Horses and their technicolour dreamcoat: Colourful history unveiled by researchers

December 9, 2016July 4, 2017 Horsetalk.co.nz 9559 Views 1 Comment Coloured horses

What led to the rise of chestnuts in medieval times?

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Features 

White thoroughbred ready to continue family’s race winning tradition

September 1, 2016September 5, 2016 Horsetalk.co.nz 14156 Views 0 Comments Coloured horses

Another white thoroughbred racehorse is ready to hit the track in Japan.

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News 

White TB filly sells for $450,000 in New Zealand

January 25, 2016January 30, 2016 Horsetalk.co.nz 13043 Views 0 Comments Coloured horses

Filly from white mare The Opera House exceeds price expectations at auction.

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