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White (Белая in Russian): snow-white coat from birth and pink skin. Very rare.
| Russian name | Белая |
|---|---|
| Shades | dominant white |
| Body | snow-white coat from birth and pink skin |
| Mane and tail | white |
| Legs | white |
| With age | does not change: the foal is born white |
| How common | very rare |
Rare versions of the dominant white gene leave almost no pigment in the hair and skin, but the eyes are usually dark.
Almost all «white» horses are really greys that were born dark and turned white. A true white has pink skin from birth.
In fairy tales and paintings the white horse is a hero's horse, yet a true white is very rare in nature.
What to use: white plush, white or silver yarn and pink felt nostrils. Free hobby horse pattern →
Source: Wikipedia