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A bay horse may have very little or no black on the lower legs. Looking closely, you will usually see a few black hairs however. A bay horse must have some black, some chestnut and always carries at least one Agouti allele.

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What is the breed of horse that is mainly brown but has black legs and tail?

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What does black bay stand for?

A bay horse is one with a solid coat color (such as chestnut or brown) and black points. Points meaning the legs, ears, mane and tail. There is no such thing as a "black bay" per se. A black horse with black points would simply be considered black. However, a bay horse that is very dark brown may be called a mahogany bay. A bay with a very red (chestnut) coat may be called a blood bay or a red bay.


What is the definition of black points on a horse?

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What is the difference between a buckskin and a bay horse?

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Is black a popular horse color?

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What is a light brownish-red horse?

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What color can a clyesdale horse be?

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