What actually is a dapple?

Okay I know what dapples are, that is I know what they look like, but what causes dappling? Anyone know? It always seems a sign of good health and a healthy coat, but is it? Just curious.

Tags: dapple gene, horse color, horse color gene, horse colour, horse colour gene

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Permalink Reply by vickie lawson on May 20, 2010 at 5:20am

my young mare is really really healthy- she even has dapples on her tummy!! she proudly shows them off when rolling. lol

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Permalink Reply by Jackie Cochran on May 20, 2010 at 3:24pm

All I've ever heard is that it is a sign of GOOD health, with the horse feeling fine. I have never seen anything to contradict this. I have no idea of how the horses "decide" to dapple or how they actually do it.

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