| The term "coloured" is a generalisation, to describe | | | | are asymmetrical and unique to each animal. The skin |
| piebald, skewbald and tricoloured coat patterns seen in | | | | of the skewbald varies, pink under white hair and dark |
| horses and ponies. | | | | under the darker shade of hair, like the piebald the |
| The Piebald | | | | colour of the skin can determine the colour of the iris, |
| The piebald coat pattern is a spotting pattern of large | | | | surrounding pink skin can result in a blue iris; dark skin |
| black and white irregular areas on the coat usually in a | | | | usually results in a dark iris. |
| vertical direction; these patterns are asymmetrical and | | | | Tricoloured or coloured |
| unique to each animal. The skin of the piebald varies, | | | | Tricoloured or coloured coat patterns are those of a |
| pink under white hair and dark under black hair, the | | | | skewbald coat pattern with a partially or totally black |
| colour of the skin around the eye area can affect the | | | | mane and or tail, long a go tricoloured coat patterns |
| coloration of the iris. Pink skin around the eye area can | | | | where called "oddbalds" but this term is no longer used. |
| result in a blue iris, dark skin normally results in a dark | | | | Coloured horses and ponies are found in many |
| iris. | | | | different breeds and cross breeds, therefore coloured |
| The Skewbald | | | | horses and ponies can be used for various equestrian |
| The skewbald coat pattern is similar to the piebald | | | | pursuits, there size, physical capabilities and |
| coat pattern. It is also a spotting pattern of large white | | | | temperament depend on the type or breed of the |
| and any other colours apart from black, irregular areas | | | | animal. You can find Tri-coloured, Skewbald and |
| on the coat usually in a vertical direction these patterns | | | | Piebald Horses for Sale on the Horsewizard website. |