Equine coat
Discover horse breeds that can have a Buckskin coat. This page gathers available profiles, examples of related breeds and useful information to better understand this coat colour.
The Buckskin coat: Tan or gold coat with black points; cream gene on bay base.
Horse coat colors depend on genetics, but also on visible traits such as mane color, lower legs, skin tone, and the presence of markings or patterns. The same coat color can therefore vary from one individual to another.
Family: Cream dilution
Basic genetics: Bay with one cream gene: golden or tan body with black mane, tail and points.
Not to be confused with: Not to be confused with dun, which often has primitive markings.
Browse breed profiles where this coat colour is present or mentioned.
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The Brumby, Australia’s wild horse, sparks debate: heritage or invasive species? Discover its origin and the challenges it represents today.
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Discover the Florida Cracker Horse, a Spanish colonial horse from Florida, agile and fast, used for cattle work and known for its exceptional endurance.
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Why is the Irish Cob so loved? Gentle, hardy and versatile, this horse with abundant feathering is ideal for riding and driving.
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Why is the Missouri Fox Trotter so comfortable? Discover this smooth gaited horse, perfect for trail riding and western riding.
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Why is the Morab so popular? This Morgan–Arabian cross offers elegance, endurance and versatility.
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Discover the Morgan horse, an American breed renowned for its elegance, strength, and versatility, descended from the legendary stallion Figure.
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Discover the Mustang, America’s wild horse, a symbol of freedom and endurance, still roaming across the Western United States.
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Discover the North American Curly Horse, a hardy and hypoallergenic breed known for its unique curly coat, intelligence, and gentle temperament.
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