There are so many horses in this world. Their diversity amazes the imagination and makes you admire the perfect beauty of animals again and again. Chubaraya is the original color of the horse. You'll never guess what combination of lines and spots Mother Nature has prepared for your fast-paced horse. Each spotted pet is a unique sight.
Historical information
Fans of handsome brown haired animals adhere to the version about the Central Asian origin of the animals. It is believed that the horse saw the light of day as a result of crossing a stallion of a nightingale color and a mare of an unknown breed. The first mentions of an unusual horse can be seen in intricate Chinese drawings. Chubby horses were depicted on vases made of the finest porcelain. The horse was the object of desire of noble people. Generals and rulers of states considered it an honor to purchase a tiger-colored horse.
Asian warriors firmly believed that a magical horse made its owner invulnerable, and treated it as a sacred animal. In addition, it was believed that the bright color of a horse could plunge an opponent into horror.
To the chagrin of experts, the forelock color is often called the Appaloosa color, whereas in Russia this is the name of the breed. The confusion is due to the erroneous translation of textbooks from English into Russian.
Description
Chubby color is characteristic of representatives of different breeds. Some signs are characteristic of all spotted beauties. The horse's thin, silky skin is decorated with round spots. Markings can be located on any part of the animal's body. The pet's eyelids and lips are often spotted with spots.
The striped hooves and light sclera of expressive eyes give the horse a special charm. Characteristic spots on an animal's skin can change shape and location. The horse takes on its final appearance only at the age of 4.
Shades of suit
Despite the general name of the suit, there are a large number of varieties of forelock colors. Like true fashionistas, horses “wear” spectacular patterns on their muscular bodies with dignity.
- Speckled variety of color. The body of the horse is dotted with a large number of small spots.
- Black color. More often it appears in black, bay and red horses. Large markings are located on the sides or back of the animal. The white color of the spots gives the horse an elegant look.
- Tiger coloring.It's rare to find a horse with such markings. Strokes and spots of various shapes are scattered across the silky surface of the horse’s body. Such individuals often show echoes of a wild past: a dark stripe running along the horse's spine, as well as zebra-like markings on the legs.
- Snow coloring. The animal's body is decorated with large light flakes. This coloring looks very elegant against a dark background.
- Marble variety. Dark and colored markings form a wave-like pattern against the background of the light color of the horse.
- Leopard print. The body of the horse is decorated with spots of contrasting color.
- Glossy roan. The admixture of platinum hairs on certain parts of the horse’s body gives an unusual effect. By and large, this variety is difficult to classify as a forelock horse, because animals acquire a special coloration with age.
- Trout. Beige horses decorated with white specks can often be found in the United States or Central Asia.
Chubby breeds
The original coloring is characteristic of several breeds of animals.
- Altai breed of horses. Dark spots densely cover the surface of the animal's body. Occasionally, nature rewards horses with tiger or leopard coloring. Under favorable conditions, horses are able to store subcutaneous fat reserves, so they can easily withstand frost. Altai mares are record holders for milk production.
- A small horse called the Argentine Falabella. The miniature animal cannot boast a stature, because its height barely reaches 90 cm. But the intelligent, affectionate creature often serves as a guide for disabled people. Falabella has proven itself well as a pet. Representatives of the miniature breed boast spotted, bay or roan coloring.
- The mysterious horse Knabstrupper.The pedigree of animals dates back to the 16th century. This is one of the brightest owners of forelock coloring. The light fur of the horse is decorated with striking dark spots. The peculiarity of the coloring gives the horse a funny resemblance to a Dalmatian dog. Knabstruppers are loved and appreciated in the circus world. Thanks to their friendly, flexible nature and ability to learn, horses take part in the best circus performances.
- American Appaloosa horse. Dark spots contrast effectively with the flesh tone of your pet’s skin. The animal's bright, expressive eyes effectively emphasize the originality and unique beauty of the horse.
- Pinzgauer breed. Another name for the alpine worker is norik. Due to its powerful physique, the horse is used for heavy work. The pet easily transports cargo and helps farmers in harsh climates. The animal's light fur is decorated with small dark spots.
- Mongolian horse. From their legendary ancestors, horses inherited short stature (130 cm), a stocky build and a coarse coat structure. These qualities were necessary for survival in continuous battles. Almost all representatives of the Mongolian breed are distinguished by their forelock color.
- Karabair. As a result of the merger of stallions of eastern origin and Turkmen mares, an amazing breed of horses was born. Karabair is able to pave the way in difficult places, stoically endure the vagaries of the weather and overcome obstacles with dexterity. Some historians claim that the ancestor of the Karabairs is Alexander the Great's horse, Bucephalus. The breed is divided into 2 groups: draft and riding. The mottled coloration of karabairs appears only on certain parts of the body.
Breeding Spotted Horses
It is difficult to achieve the birth of a forelock foal. The likelihood of a positive result depends on the presence of a special gene, the breed of the horse and the type of color. For example, it is almost impossible to obtain brindle-colored offspring. The wild gene cannot be inherited. It is easier to achieve the appearance of spiky descendants of appaloosa, falabella and Altai horse.
To increase the chances of a positive result, a couple of individuals with forelock coloring are crossed. Even under these conditions, there is no guarantee of the appearance of spotted offspring. Even after the birth of a foal, the future color of the animal cannot be immediately determined. The spots on the horse appear after a few months. Crossing representatives of the same piebald breed increases the chances of achieving the desired result.
Feeding and maintenance
The health and well-being of the animal depends on the quality of the diet and living conditions. Every day the horse should receive:
- 10-25 kg of hay;
- 5 kg of concentrated feed consisting of oats, corn, barley, rye and wheat.
- 2 kg bran;
- 3 kg of succulent food. This category includes: potatoes, carrots, pumpkin, beets, and herbal supplements.
- vitamins and bone meal.
Keep the animal in a spacious, bright, ventilated room. The pet is given an individual stall with an area of at least 5 square meters. m.
The pet’s “apartments” are cleaned daily, and in the spring the premises are treated with an antiseptic. The floor of the stall is covered with straw. A drinking bowl and feeder are installed in the stall. The horse is provided with access to clean water. The horse is taken for a walk 3-4 times a week.
