Horses with Varnish roan coat

Understanding the Varnish roan coat

The Varnish roan coat: A progressive mixture of white and colored hairs, with darker areas remaining over bony prominences, the head, and the legs.

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.