Vocabulary Sunday

So today I thought we would learn the terms for the markings on the face and legs of a horse. It is helpful to know the names of these markings, it helps you describe a horse better. Marking on horses are very helpful in telling us apart, like humans, we can all begin to look alike.













These are the most common facial markings:
Bald: White that starts above the forehead, goes to the muzzle, and extends beyond the bridge of the nose to the side of the face
Blaze: Wide white area that runs along the bridge of the nose
Snip: White spot located on the muzzle, between or just below the nostrils
Star: White spot on the forehead
Stripe: Narrow white stripe down the center of the face, on the bridge of the nose


These are typical white leg markings:
Coronet: A small white band just above the hoof
Half cannon: A white marking that extends from the edge of the hoof halfway up the middle of the leg
Half pastern: A white marking that extends from the edge of the hoof halfway up the pastern
Sock: A white marking that extends from edge of the hoof two-thirds of the way up the leg
Stocking: A white marking that extends from edge of the hoof to the knee or hock
Enjoy your day and don't forget to hug your DOR