Traits
Sabino (Uncommon)
Sabino is a white marking that spreads from the underside of the body, specifically from three areas: the throat, the elbow area, and the stifle area.
Sabino has jagged, speckled edges. Minimal Sabino has crisp, clear edges, but higher-coverage Sabino causes Roan-like lightening and gradual edges.
As Sabino spreads, it remains more dense/extensive on the underside of the body.
Sabino causes irregular spreading of face markings, and can create bald face markings.
Genotype: Sb_
Locus: Sabino is a KIT gene mutation, along with Roan, Tobiano, and Dominant White. A horse may carry only two KIT gene mutations.
- Coat: Sabino is a white marking.
- Mane and Tail: Mane will be white where marking touches. Gradients or white roots are acceptable.
- Skin: Pink underneath marking.
- Eyes: Not affected.
- Hooves: Cream where marking touches.
Range:
- Minimum: Sabino can be hidden entirely.
- Maximum: Irregular white that spreads out from the throat, elbow, and stifle, with roaning and speckling around the edges.
Notable Variations:
- Badger Face: A distinctive marking that resembles a "reverse blaze" with the base coat showing on the front of the face and white on either side.
- Gulastra Plume: A white or partially-white tail with no other white visible on the body.