coat pattern

[Aidey]

My chestnut thoroughbred has a few small white patches on her and recently I noticed she had quite a few grey hairs all over her body (not as though shes a roan - not that many hairs). When I went to view her I asked if one patch in particular was a scar and her then owner told me no and that she had a couple of white patches dotted around her body. Just wondering why she has them? Not really noticed it on other horses before.

I've circled 3 on pic, click to enlarge abit more (not much help though! lol)

 

[supercowpony]

believe they're called birdcatcher spots. think Zara Phillips Toytown had them, and quite a few TB type horses get them.
It doesn't mean they're appaloosa, just a weird colour thing I think..

 

[WelshRuby]

Years ago I had an AngloArabxConnie that I bought with 1 spot on her shoulder. Over the years she gained more and more - every time she cut or nicked the skin. The hair just grew back white!!

 

[Bug2007]

My Chestnut WelshxArab has little white spots come up, more the older he gets.

Dark bay TB has white almost roaning patches on her flanks.

 

[kirinsam]

Dont know what dots are but can I just say v v v shiney horsey!

 

[Enfys]

This mare had no spots when I sold her, apparently they are coming out all over her body now. (8 year old Quarab) They are Birdcatcher spots.

 

[Aidey]

Thanks guys
had never heard of them before.
thats cleared that one up