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By Katherine Blocksdorf, About.com

Bay Arabian Mare Cantering

This bright bay mare has black legs, mane and ear tips.

2005 K. Blocksdorf
Definition: Deep red to mahogany brown with black legs, mane, tail and muzzle called points make the bay horse.
Pronunciation: b a (long a sound)
Examples:
The best matched team of horses pulling the buggies were a bright bay color.

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