Read this tip to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. LifeTips is the place to go when you need to know about Breeds of Horses and other Horse topics.

what is the description of the Appaloosa´s skin markings?

Appaloosa-Mottled or Partly Colored Skin

Mottled or Parti-Colored Skin

This characteristic is unique to the Appaloosa horse. Therefore, mottled skin is a basic and decisive indicator of an Appaloosa. Mottled skin is different from commonly found pink (flesh-colored or non-pigmented) skin in that it normally contains dark areas of pigmented skin within its area. The result is a speckled or blotchy pattern of pigmented and non-pigmented skin. When identifying mottled skin, it is important to not confuse it with simple differences in pigmentation, patches of light and dark skin, and pumpkin skin.

Comments

Nobody has commented on this tip yet. Be the first.

Ask a Question

Not finding the advice and tips you need on this Horse Tip Site? Request a Tip Now!

Guru Spotlight

Kristle Jones

Ever wonder how you could make your life better and more fun? So have tens of millions of fans who have turned to LifeTips for answers over the past decade. We keep the tips, advice, books, podcasts and writing services flowing, so you can keep your life and business growing in the right direction. Upward!