Marking Variations

Marking variations occur in the foundation store and pass through breeding. Foundation horses all have at least 2 variations for all white marking genes. Variations are based on hidden genes that can not be revealed. 

There are variations of:

  • Tobiano & Sabino  – 6
  • Maximum Tobiano & Sabino  – 6
  • Overo – 6
  • Splash White – 4
  • Maximum Splash White – TBA
  • Leopards – 4 per leopard marking type
  • Rabicano –  TBA
  • Maximum Rabicano –  TBA
  • Roan – 3
  • Maximum Roan – 3
  • Manchado – 2
  • Dominant White (W#) – 1, is dependent on W# gene.

Coming soon:

  • Splash White total 6 variations.

Breeding Variations

It is possible for a horse to pass on its marking variation. This occurs at a fairly low rate with a higher chance of the mares marking passing than a stallions variation. This means foals may either have the variation from their sire or dam or the default variation for the gene.