HORSE COLOR EXPLORED FREE

FREE think my story is an unusual one. I am a Russian horsewoman, and I study horse colors, their variations, and the genetic mechanisms controlling them. I have always been interested in colors in a general sense, paying attention to those around me all the time. Surely, this linked to my love of horses and led to an interest in horse colors. But for a very long time my curiosity remained unsatisfied because of the lack of literature on the subject in my country. When I was a teenager, I also dreamed of being a professional show jumper. But at the age of 20 an injury meant I couldn’t continue riding horseback any more. What could I do to keep horses in my life? I started reading every equine book and magazine I was able to get my hands on, and eventually, I came across an article about horse color genetics. I learned of a mysterious champagne color that existed but was not, however, well described. I was intrigued. I did my best to find information about the color, discovering there was a group of colors controlled by the Champagne gene. As I searched for the details, I was drawn deeper and deeper into the world of horse color—and I am absolutely sure it is an entire world! I started a blog explaining horse colors to others who felt an interest in the subject. People began to ask for my help in identifying colors and in predicting foals’ colors.