Nightingale is a rare horse color. The golden horse is like a suddenly found treasure - dazzlingly good and unattainable. You can look at this animal endlessly. The horse will not get lost in the crowd of assorted brethren. His fur shimmers with the delicate shades of coastal sand, and his muscular body moves with amazing grace. The birth of a stallion foal is a winning ticket in the world of horse breeding.
Origin story
The first mentions of horses of unusual colors date back to 250 BC. According to one version, horses were successfully bred on the territory of modern Iran.Residents of the Parthian state were rightfully proud of the extraordinary breed of horses. The image of the golden horse was sung by poets and artists.
According to another version, the animal appeared as a result of crossing Indian horses. The unusual color of the coat attracted people's attention, and soon sand-colored horses were called "palomino". These horses became the progenitors of the modern horse breed.
general characteristics
The main advantage of horses of the night color is their elegant, festive appearance. All parts of the animal’s body are uniformly painted in the color of pure sand, and the light mane and tail only emphasize the integrity of the image. Different shades of nightingale make each animal unique.
The horses boast a beautifully sculpted, muscular body and stamina. The birth of a golden foal is considered a rare stroke of luck.
The disadvantages of the breed include the need for constant care of the pet’s coat. Otherwise, the beautiful coloring of the horse will fade, and the appearance of the animal will lose its attractiveness.
About the shades of salty horses
Even though some suits are difficult to distinguish from each other, there are still differences. Variants of light colored horses are divided into several groups: brown, nightingale, isabella, champagne and golden. The color of the sand is characteristic of the salt color. The coloring evenly covers the entire area of the animal's body. The horse's neck is decorated with a light mane. Some horses boast a white mane interspersed with black hair.
Newborn nightingale foals are white in color, but darken slightly as they mature. Brown, and in some cases amber, eye color complements the image of a graceful handsome man.
Salt color can be of different shades:
- Light salt color.The milky shade of sand color effectively highlights the snow-white mane of the animal. The dark color of the hooves blends organically with the color of the horse’s coat. The main highlight of the horse is its blue eyes. The light salt color is often confused with the cream color. It’s easy to dispel doubts: a light salt horse has a gray tint to its skin.
- Dark salt color. Thanks to the red-brown color of the animal, it looks very elegant. The colors of the mane and tail are almost the same as the main color, but in rare cases they can be a shade lighter.
- Golden-salt color. The name of the suit fully corresponds to the appearance of the horse. The golden sheen gives the animal’s fur a sleek, festive look, and the light hooves complement the royal image of the horse. The colors of the mane and tail match the main color of the animal.
- Nighty color in apples. This color cannot be confused with another color. The horse's body is decorated with small red spots. Careful care and good nutrition have a positive effect on the decorative coloring. In a well-groomed horse, the spots become clearly defined.
What breeds have this color?
Representatives of several breeds can boast of a nighty coloration. The sandy shade is found in Kinski, Akhal-Teke, Palomino and Haflinger horses.
The sandy shade gives the animals a unique look and a distinct personality.
- The Kinski horse is a graceful creature. A straight back, a small head with brown almond-shaped eyes and a long neck give the horse a light, graceful appearance.
- The Akhal-Teke horse has long been recognized by connoisseurs of these animals. Long, thin legs, a muscular back, a flexible neck and a small, hook-nosed head - this is the portrait of the famous horse.Expressive brown eyes complement the look. The animal's muscular body is covered with thin, silky skin. An intricate pattern of the vascular network clearly appears through it.
- Palomino. This horse is characterized by a long, flexible neck, a small head, a straight back and a muscular croup. The name palomino refers not only to the breed of the animal, but also to the color of the animal. The main mystery of the nightingale beauties lies in the unpredictability of the future color of the offspring. Contrary to the laws of science, the nightingale color appears only in half of the foals.
- Haflinger breed. The breeders nicknamed the horse the “sunny horse.” The characteristic bright red color distinguishes the short handsome man from his brothers. Agile, energetic horses have a wide chest and a strong, powerful back. Smart and kind animals are known for their versatile qualities.
How to maintain?
Nightingale horses are large animals, so the stall for them is made spacious. The optimal width of the stall is 1 m 80 cm, and the depth is 3 m 20 cm. To prevent the pet from feeling lonely, it is better to make partitions between the stalls with slits. This way the horse will see its neighbors.
The room is protected from drafts and excessive air humidity. The floor is covered with a 15 cm layer of dry, clean straw. A feeder is installed in the stall. The device is covered with a removable grill. This way the pet will not scatter the hay. An individual drinking bowl is placed at a height of 1 m from the floor.
The stall is cleaned at least 3-4 times every 7 days. General cleaning of the premises is carried out 2 times a month. The procedure includes disinfection of drinking bowls, feeders and other equipment. The straw bedding is changed 1-2 times a week.
The intensity of the animal’s golden color depends on the quality of the mount’s maintenance. The pet is regularly cleaned with a brush. In the summer, the horse is bathed, carefully observing safety precautions. It is forbidden to bathe a pet in a hot state. After intense running, water procedures lead to hypothermia. After each walk, the pet's hooves are cleaned of dirt. The horse's daily diet consists of 12 kg of hay, 5 kg of oats, 2 kg of carrots and 1.2 kg of bran. In addition, you can pamper your pet with delicious pieces of watermelon, apple or beets.
