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Grey (Серая in Russian): a mix of white and dark hairs; young greys often show dapples, light rings on a darker background. Common.
| Russian name | Серая |
|---|---|
| Shades | dapple grey, light grey, flea-bitten grey |
| Body | a mix of white and dark hairs; young greys often show dapples, light rings on a darker background |
| Mane and tail | dark in young horses, lightening with age |
| Legs | darker than the body at first, then lighter |
| With age | changes more than any other color: the foal is born dark and may be almost white by 6–10 years old |
| How common | common |
The grey gene adds more white hairs every year, like greying hair in people. Any other color can be hidden underneath.
Most «white» horses are really greys with dark skin. Unlike a roan, a grey's head lightens too, and the color keeps changing with age.
Lipizzaners are born dark and turn white only at 6–10 years old. A dapple-grey Orlov Trotter is one of Russia's best-known horses.
What to use: grey or white plush; paint dapples with fabric paint and a stencil; grey or white yarn. Free hobby horse pattern →
Source: Wikipedia