Equine coat
Discover horse breeds that can have a Overo coat. This page gathers available profiles, examples of related breeds and useful information to better understand this coat colour.
The Overo coat: Irregular white patches, often on belly and face.
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: White spotting
Basic genetics: Irregular white pattern, often more horizontal, commonly affecting belly and face depending on type.
Not to be confused with: Frame overo is linked to OLWS risk when inherited in double form.
Browse breed profiles where this coat colour is present or mentioned.
Discover the American Miniature Horse, an elegant and intelligent miniature horse under 86 cm tall, admired for its beauty and gentle temperament.
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The Paint Horse, an American breed recognized for its pinto coat and versatility, excels in western riding, leisure, and competitions.
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Discover the American Saddlebred, an elegant and expressive saddle horse, famous for its high-stepping gaits and iconic role in equestrian shows.
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Discover the Colorado Ranger, an American horse known for its versatility, strength, and the refined elegance inherited from its Arabian and Quarter Horse ancestry.
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Discover the Falabella, one of the smallest horse breeds in the world: docile, elegant, hardy, and native to Argentina. Used in driving and equine therapy.
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Discover the Irish Hunter, a sport horse from Ireland. Height 1.60–1.70 m, weight 500–600 kg. Athletic and versatile, it excels in eventing, jumping, and fox hunting.
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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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