White spotting pattern
Sabino describes white patterns often involving high leg markings, a broad blaze and irregular or roaned-edged white areas.
A white pattern generally involving high white leg markings, a broad facial marking, and irregularly edged white areas, sometimes accompanied by white hairs mixed into the coat.
White commonly extends upward from the legs and belly, with jagged borders and mixed white hairs around the markings.
Several mechanisms can create a sabino appearance. Sabino 1 in KIT is known in some breeds, but not every sabino-patterned horse carries it.
The main pattern is congenital, while roaning near its borders may become more visible with age.
Sabino can resemble splashed white, frame overo or unusually extensive ordinary white markings.
Explore the profiles of breeds in which this coat or trait is present or documented.
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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Versatile, athletic and high-performing, the American Warmblood excels in equestrian sports. Discover its origins, temperament and strengths.
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The Barock Pinto is a horse bred from the crossing of the Friesian and piebald horses. Elegant, powerful and colorful, it excels in driving, dressage and show.
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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 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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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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Why is the Missouri Fox Trotter so comfortable? Discover this smooth gaited horse, perfect for trail riding and western riding.
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History, conformation, temperament, breeding and performance: discover why the Zangersheide is one of the world's most sought-after sport horses.
View profileWhite commonly extends upward from the legs and belly, with jagged borders and mixed white hairs around the markings.
The main pattern is congenital, while roaning near its borders may become more visible with age.
Sabino can resemble splashed white, frame overo or unusually extensive ordinary white markings.
Visual examination is sometimes sufficient, but genetic testing can be useful when several coats look similar or when breeding decisions are involved.
