Equine Genetics

Selecting the broodmare is one of the most important decisions made in any horse breeding program. The mare contributes half of the foal’s genetic material, but her influence extends well beyond genetics. Learn the do's and don'ts of selecting a mare for breeding.

This page helps you predict likely foal coat colors from the sire and dam’s visible traits. Use the chart for a quick estimate, then confirm possibilities with our horse color calculator . You do not need a long genetics lesson to get value from this. You just need a fast way to shortlist what is most likely, and what is possible if a parent is carrying a hidden gene. Quick answer Breeding color charts are best for quick shortlists, not guarantees. They show what is most like

An advanced exploration of the evidence of horse domestication.

This is an intermediate-level article covering the history of the domestication of horses.

A beginner's guide to the history of the domestication of horses.

Genetics plays a pivotal role in determining coat color. This full guide with charts and coat color calculator will lay foundational knowledge on the fascinating world of equine genetics.