Horses

  1. Home
  2. Home & Garden
  3. Horses

Gray

By Katherine Blocksdorf, About.com

Gray Mare

This mare, who was black at birth, has a chestnut foal at her side.

2005 K. Blocksdorf
Definition: Many grey horses start out their lives an almost solid color with only a few white hairs. One example of this is the famous Lippizaners who are solid black when born and by the time they have reached the age of 10 or so, are white. A 'rose grey' is horse who has chestnut hairs interspersed with the white hairs.
Pronunciation: Gr a (long a sound)
Alternate Spellings: gray
Examples: The grey horse was black when it was born, but almost white on it’s tenth birthday.
More Horse Colors

BayPintoChestnut

Explore Horses

About.com Special Features

Green Your Clean

Rid your home of grime and harsh chemicals by cleaning with these natural items. More >

Basic Cleaning Supplies

Every home is different, but this basic cleaning supply list is a good starting point. More >

Horses

  1. Home
  2. Home & Garden
  3. Horses
  4. Glossary of Horse Terms
  5. A Glossary of Horse Colors
  6. A Glossary of Horse Colors and Markings - Glossary Definition of Gray

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.