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'''Principle Colours''' ''(Section A - Colours Commonly Occurring in Thoroughbreds):''
'''Principle Colours''' ''(Section A - Colours Commonly Occurring in Thoroughbreds):''
*Bay : Reasonably clearly defined colour between black lower part of legs and the general tan/brown colour of upper legs and body. Mane and tail are black. <br>
*Bay : Reasonably clearly defined colour between black lower part of legs and the general tan/brown colour of upper legs and body. Mane and tail are black. <br>
*Brown : Whole coat is brown and no distinguishing colour line between upper and lower leg. <br>
*Brown : Whole coat is brown and no distinguishing colour line between upper and lower leg. <br>
*Black : Whole coat including legs, body, stifle fold and muzzle must be black. Any indication of tan in coat, stifle fold or muzzle should classify horse as brown. <br>
*Black : Whole coat including legs, body, stifle fold and muzzle must be black. Any indication of tan in coat, stifle fold or muzzle should classify horse as brown. <br>
*Chestnut : Coat is reddish or yellowish brown. Mane and tail are chestnut and may be lighter and darker than the body colour. <br>
*Chestnut : Coat is reddish or yellowish brown. Mane and tail are chestnut and may be lighter and darker than the body colour. <br>
*Grey : Coat mixture of black and white hairs with black skin. With age coat will turn lighter but still termed grey. Majority of grey horses not grey as foals and should be described by predominant colour at the time but any white hairs should be noted in narrative.
*Grey : Coat mixture of black and white hairs with black skin. With age coat will turn lighter but still termed grey. Majority of grey horses not grey as foals and should be described by predominant colour at the time but any white hairs should be noted in narrative.