horse genetics


horse genetics

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Thank you for visiting my web site. You'll find material covering numerous aspects of genetics relating to horses, including basic equine and horse color genetics. Thanks to all those kind people - and there are lots of you - who helped by providing photos, and to those others who helped with their thoughts and ideas. Happy reading, I hope you find what you’re looking for.

Wishing you all a Happy New Year and all the best for 2012! Very best wishes, Glynis


horse genetics

Whether you are a recreational rider curious about your horses color, a breeder wanting to make some informed choices or an equine science college student there is something here for you! Genetics students with an interest in horses can learn through examples that appeal to them.

Some research findings have been assimilated and summarised especially for this web site, providing information in a form you won’t find elsewhere. Over the next few weeks I'll also be adding some videos to illustrate some genetics principles, especially to the basic horse genetics page - please watch out for them!

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"Glynis ... is one of those very rare people who have a complete understanding of the science of genetics, and with a particular enthusiasm for all aspects of the genetics of horses. ... Her excitement about horses will touch everyone who takes this well thought out and inspirational course."

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References and Further Reading
References and Further Reading

About the horse-genetics.com author
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horse genetics articles
horse genetics, articles, horse articles, horse breeds

What is Horse Genetics?
Horse genetics is the science of heredity as applied to horses.

horse reproduction
Inheritance and horse reproduction: reproduction viewed from the heredity angle.

horse breeding
articles on various aspects of horse breeding

genetic health and fitness in horses
genetic health and fitness in horses

Horse Breeds
Articles about horse breeds. Various articles on different breeds of horse.

Impressive, an impressive quarter horse
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horse conformation
Good horse conformation.

hyperkalemic periodic paralysis disease ( HYPP )
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horse color genetics
Comprehensive information on horse color genetics. Some research findings have been assimilated especially for this web site, providing information in a form you won’t find elsewhere.

Horse Colors
The place to come for information on horse colors and horse color genetics.

quarter horse colors
A discussion of quarter horse colors - real and registerable!

chestnut horses
The genetics of chestnut horses (also sorrel horses).

Are chestnut horses really "hot bloodied"?
Are chestnut horses really "hot bloodied"? A project to look for any relationships between temperament and color.

black horses
The genetics of black horses.

red factor test
The red factor test to test for true-breeding black horses.

bay horses
Bay horses and their genetics.

brown horses
brown horses and their genetics

palomino horses
Palomino horses and the genetics of palomino horses.

buckskin horses
buckskin horses and their genetics

cream horses
cream horses, including cremello horses and other “double dilute” horses

cremello horses
The genetics of cremello horses.

perlino horses
Perlino horses and their genetics.

smoky cream horses
The genetics of smoky cream horses.

dun horses
dun horses and their genetics

champagne horses
champagne horses

The silver, silver dapple, chocolate flax or Taffy gene.
The effect of the silver dapple, chocolate flax or Taffy gene. Anterior Segment Dysgenesis discussed too.

gray horses
Gray horses and the genetics of gray horses.

roan horses
Description and genetics of roan horses. No evidence for

pinto horses
Pinto horses and their genetics. The American Paint Horse controversy.

tobiano horses
tobiano horses: their characteristics, their genetics and tobiano testing

overo horses
Description and genetics of overo horses. Lethal white overo and LWO molecular genotype test.

sabino horses
sabino horses, sabino genetics and the relationship between sabino and normal white markings.

Appaloosa horses
Spotted horses – breeds, history, genetics and patterns. American Appaloosa horses. The American Appaloosa Horse. The British Appaloosa– a new breed in the making.

Appaloosa genetics
Appaloosa genetics, including of Snowcap (blanket), dark spots, white spots and varnish

melanin biosynthesis and the molecular basis of coat color genetics in horses
melanin biosynthesis and the molecular basis of coat color genetics in horses

When breeding horses the temperament is important, not just the looks
When breeding horses the temperament is important, not just the looks

pearl or Barlink factor
the pearl or bar link dilution gene

splashed white in horses
splashed white in horses

dominant white in horses
dominant white in horses

Should dominant white be considered as sabino white?
Should dominant white be considered as sabino white?

dominant white mutations occur in different breeds and lines
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how to care for your new foal
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American Quarter Horse
About the American Quarter Horse

The Arabian horse
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knabstrup horse
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paso fino horses
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Glynis' Horsey Book Store In The UK
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Night Owl essay guide
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Warmblood horses
Breeds of warmblood horses

Night Owl exam and essay guides
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Night Owl Educaton and Equestrian
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sorrel chestnut and flaxen
Is sorrel caused by a seperate allele to chestnut? How is flaxen inherited?

Dartmoor pony Trew
Dartmoor pony Trew

Antique Horse Books
Antique Horse Books For Sale

American Quarter Horse mare for long term loan in the UK
American Quarter Horse mare for long term loan in the UK

horsey gifts
horsey gifts - the place to find that perfect horsey gift for any occassion

mane and tail
keeping your horses mane and tail beautiful

preventing sunburn in horses
preventing sunburn in horses

mane and tail photos
mane and tail photos - - you too can grow a long and luxurious mane and tail on your horse