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The term “coloured” is a generalisation, to describe piebald, skewbald and tricoloured coat patterns seen in horses and ponies.

The Piebald

The piebald coat pattern is a spotting pattern of large black and white irregular areas on the coat usually in a vertical direction; these patterns are asymmetrical and unique to each animal. The skin of the piebald varies, pink under white hair and dark under black hair, the colour of the skin around the eye area can affect the coloration of the iris. Pink skin around the eye area can result in a blue iris, dark skin normally results in a dark iris.

The Skewbald

The skewbald coat pattern is similar to the piebald coat pattern. It is also a spotting pattern of large white and any other colours apart from black, irregular areas on the coat usually in a vertical direction these patterns are asymmetrical and unique to each animal. The skin of the skewbald varies, pink under white hair and dark under the darker shade of hair, like the piebald the colour of the skin can determine the colour of the iris, surrounding pink skin can result in a blue iris; dark skin usually results in a dark iris.

Tricoloured or coloured

Tricoloured or coloured coat patterns are those of a skewbald coat pattern with a partially or totally black mane and or tail, long a go tricoloured coat patterns where called “oddbalds” but this term is no longer used.

Coloured horses and ponies are found in many different breeds and cross breeds, therefore coloured horses and ponies can be used for various equestrian pursuits, there size, physical capabilities and temperament depend on the type or breed of the animal.

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