Description
Few people are more concerned with pedigree than racehorse breeders. But many breeders leave coat color and markings to chance because working out the probabilities seems daunting and complex. Jeanette Gower is here to help. In this clear and practical guide, she lays out the principles of color inheritance so that breeders and riders can finally understand them.
With plenty of color photos, detailed diagrams, and charts describing inheritance patterns, Horse Color Explained offers carefully researched information on:
- Rare colors
- White markings
- Patterns
- Coat-color changes
- Paint-Horse genetics
- Mating outcomes
- Responsible breeding practices.
Whether you're a breeder, rider, or just a horse lover, Horse Color Explained offers expertise that is sure to enrich your appreciation of the art of racehorse breeding.
Jeanette Gower, an authority on color genetics, has more than 25 years of practical experience; she is also a respected judge and equine studies lecturer.
Author: Jeanette Gower
Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media
Published: 12/28/2017
Pages: 148
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.56d
ISBN13: 9781635617375
ISBN10: 1635617375
BISAC Categories:
- Pets | Horses
- Nature | Animals | Horses
- Science | Life Sciences | Biological Diversity
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