Making horse coat genetics easy for everyone
From chestnut to champagne, every horse tells a story written in its genes. We love bringing those stories to life through research and clear visuals. Discover the science behind every coat 🧬🐴
Dun
Dun is a dilution, located on the same gene as non-dun1. It lightens the base coat of horses and causes primitive markings. It leads to the colors chestnut dun, black dun and bay dun.
Grey
Grey (or gray) is a horse color caused by one or two copies of grey on any coat color. It causes progressive lightening ("greying") of the coat.
We believe horse coat genetics should be easy to understand. Through developing our game Horse Reality, we dove into the world of equine genetics and discovered how fascinating (and complex) they can be. Some genes create breathtaking colors, while others might carry risks. By sharing what we've learned, we hope to help horse lovers not only appreciate the beauty of coat genetics but also build awareness of the risks behind them. This understanding helps us care for our horses better and make more responsible choices for them.