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Talk about equine color, markings, genetics, etc. Post pictures of flashy Thoroughbreds!

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Postby Evenheaven » Tue May 06, 2008 8:16 am

If you don't like the color threads, then just don't look at them. There are some threads that I never look at because they don't interest me but the color ones grab my attention. Sorry, long weekend at a hunter show and I'm still in hunter *itch mode :)
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Postby springboro » Wed May 07, 2008 6:19 pm

if you look at the threads, you'll see a huge number of color ones. I propose a separate color "folder" for those who are interested

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Postby gotpaints » Wed May 07, 2008 11:59 pm

People like color because it sticks out. I know for me it's so much easier to see horses with more color on the track and tell where they are in the race. Such as Recapturetheglory in the Derby because of his facial markings.
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Postby Sysonby » Thu May 08, 2008 6:35 am

I always thought that's what silks are for....

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Postby Simengineer » Thu May 08, 2008 8:19 am

I'm always interested in the color threads for two reasons.

1) The little kid in me want's another Secretariat. All beautiful chestnut horses with plenty of chrome are eventually compared to the great one (by me as well as others).

2) The analytical person that I am wants to know more about how the genetics of horses determine what color the offspring will be. And does color have any effect on ability. I've heard stories where one color would be prefered over another at the sales, although no evidence has been presented to back up the preference.

I've watched Jorge's threads for quite some time before deciding to participate. This board has a wide range of interests, skill levels and enthusiasm. A true gem.
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Postby Sunday Rider » Thu May 08, 2008 8:58 am

For me it's like waiting 12 months to open a Christmas present :) And color,purty, body style,head size,terperment,soundness, all does help the sell value:) We are not racers so, yes, we do just love to see how a color will play out in the mix:)
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Postby Tonno100 » Thu May 08, 2008 9:02 am

Evenheaven wrote:If you don't like the color threads, then just don't look at them. There are some threads that I never look at because they don't interest me but the color ones grab my attention. Sorry, long weekend at a hunter show and I'm still in hunter *itch mode :)


You’re implying that I don’t like them, this isn’t true. The purpose of them perked my interest into asking about that very fact!

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Postby madelyn » Thu May 08, 2008 9:14 am

springboro wrote:if you look at the threads, you'll see a huge number of color ones. I propose a separate color "folder" for those who are interested


I proposed a separate "color folder" a while back when the forum was first actually broken into separate folders for the first time. I think I got flamed for it. But yes, I would really prefer that. Maybe we should take a poll?
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Postby gotpaints » Thu May 08, 2008 10:38 am

Sysonby wrote:I always thought that's what silks are for....

Sometimes it's hard to see a certain color in a sea of silks but it's easy to spot a certain marking if it is flashy enough.
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Postby Sunday Silence » Thu May 08, 2008 11:33 am

Color is a fun topic, and I wouldn't mind a seperate folder for them. I love looking at pics of flashy Thoroughbreds. :D

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Postby Nessa » Thu May 08, 2008 11:47 am

Sysonby wrote:I always thought that's what silks are for....


The silks are actually for identifying the owners of the horse.
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Postby Nessa » Thu May 08, 2008 11:49 am

madelyn wrote:
springboro wrote:if you look at the threads, you'll see a huge number of color ones. I propose a separate color "folder" for those who are interested


I proposed a separate "color folder" a while back when the forum was first actually broken into separate folders for the first time. I think I got flamed for it. But yes, I would really prefer that. Maybe we should take a poll?


A separate color fold would be great.
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Postby Roguelet » Thu May 08, 2008 11:52 am

Oh, OK, OK....

give me a sec... :lol:
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Postby madelyn » Thu May 08, 2008 11:56 am

YAY ROGUE!! Thanks!!
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Postby Evenheaven » Thu May 08, 2008 5:28 pm

Thanks Rogou!!!
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