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Marking Type: Free Marking, White Marking
This marking is free to use on any design.
Natural white (also known as free white, residual white or minimal white) is based on natural white markings found in horses. This marking will show above all other markings, and originates on the feet and muzzle of a Rukaan. This marking does not have to be symmetrical.
Natural white markings are often a sign of domestication in animals, and will tend to be be more common and more highly expressed in bloodlines which have been tame for several generations.
Marking Range and Extent
Marking Range and Extent
Natural White markings should always start from the hoof and move upwards along the leg, or start from the center line of the head.
Maximum Range
Maximum Range
Shown here is the maximum range and maximum extent for the marking. Marking can cover this entire range.
Typical Expressions of Natural White
R-0107 AskSocks with Ermine Spots
Marking Edges
Marking Edges
Natural White should be hard-edged and regular-looking, without any blurring or roaning of the edges. Small spots (known as ermine spots) are allowed within the marking, but should be kept minimal and never mimic Appaloosa.
Marking Color
Marking Color
Natural White is a white marking, and will always be white or very very slightly off-white.
Coat Type Effects
Coat Type Effects
Natural White may flow with the direction of the fur on coat types with longer hair such as Stockings.
Interactions With Other Genes
Interactions With Other Genes
Color Modifiers do not affect the color of this marking.
Other White Markings can merge with this marking.
Inspiration
Inspiration
The marking follows the patterns of common horse white markings such as snip, stripe, blaze, and socks.
Chestnut Horse With Blaze 1 by venomxbaby
Horse 3 by CastleGraphics
Bay Akhal-Teke Rearing by venomxbaby
Stock Horse by Equine-Resource
Accepted Examples
Accepted Examples
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