Read About White Horse

White Horse is not usually white, but other colors that have turned grey; a true white is a rarity. Here's everything you need to know about these horses.

White Horse - Horse Type Facts

1. Type Description:

   White horses are either true white or gray that appear white due to certain pigment reactions. True white is a rarity and most whites are, in truth, grays. The actual color of the horse is 'bleached' out as it grows and it becomes grey or 'white'.

2. Varieties:

   There are many breeds that are grey colored. But some are mostly grey, like Lipizanner and Tersk. Some breeds are Appaloosas with the markings so minute that they are hardly visible. American White Horses or American Albino is white, not a true Albino.

3. Uses:

   White horses find regular use as other horses, but most are used for show or pleasure riding because of their pretty coats. American Albino finds various uses like jumping, pleasure rides, films, working, circus and parades.

4. Training:

   Training depends largely on the breed and the color plays only as much as to what role these horses play. White is usually not put to work like other colored horses. American Albino is easier to train but certain individuals may be temperamental.

5. Regular Care:

   All usual horse care routines like exercise, proper training, feeding, cleaning, grooming should be followed with white horses, too. Since their coat is pure white or grey and even little dirt is clearly seen extra grooming care is often warranted to keep them shining.

White Horse - Horse Type Characteristics

1. Shared Traits:

   The traits shared here are mostly genetic and outwardly only white coats unite them. Another important factor here is many whites have different colored skin, even black. They turn grey or white with maturity and any registry would not accept them as white horses. The common example here are the Arabs which have black skins.

2. Behavior:

   Behavior pattern of any horse depends on the breed and the temperament and the color of coat does not influence behavior in any manner. But usually many white horses are sociable and gentle.

3. Child Friendly:

   White horses can be well behaved with children only if they are properly trained. Some horses have halting gait and that makes them unsuitable for riding.

4. Physical Attributes:

   These horses are usually well groomed and sturdy.

5. Health Issues:

   All breed specific and genetic ailments affect these horses, too. Apart from that true whites are sometimes prone to a genetic disorder known as Lethal White. Such creatures die shortly after birth. Albino is lack of color, but the supposed albino horses have colored eyes and pink noses.

White Horse - How to Choose a Horse Type

1. What to Look For:

   Always find out if the horse is really white or grey. This can be found by minute examination of the coat; also, true whites have pink noses and eye rims. White Paint foals and horses with Lethal White disorder die before wealing, so never commit the mistake buying a foal that is less than 6 months.

2. Supplies:

   All regular horse supplies like tack, feed, supplies and grooming requirement are needed here.

3. Expense:

   A grey horse will be priced a little over the breed's actual cost. A true white will always be very expensive.