Horse Color Explained: A Breeder's Perspective - Hardcover

FormatBook

Language English

ISBN-13 / SKU 9781635617375

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by Jeanette Gower (Author)

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.

Number of Pages: 148

Dimensions: 0.56 x 10 x 7 IN

Illustrated: Yes

Publication Date: January 05, 2018

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