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Black (Вороная in Russian): the whole body is black. Common.
| Russian name | Вороная |
|---|---|
| Shades | jet black, sun-bleached (fading) black |
| Body | the whole body is black |
| Mane and tail | black |
| Legs | black, sometimes with white markings (socks) |
| With age | the coat can fade to a brownish shade in summer sun and turns black again after shedding |
| How common | common |
The horse has black pigment and the agouti gene is switched off, so black hair covers the whole body.
A black has no lighter tan areas around the eyes, muzzle and flanks, unlike a seal brown. A sun-faded black still has no red on the legs.
Friesians come only in black. Black foals are often born mousy grey and darken after their first shed.
What to use: black plush or fleece and black or charcoal yarn; a white felt blaze looks striking. Free hobby horse pattern →
Source: Wikipedia