There are two main kinds of markings.
Face markings[]
Face markings are marking that reside on a horse's face.
Blaze[]
Wide strip down the middle of the horse's face.
Bald Face[]
A large blaze that goes to or past the eyes, many of these horses also have blue eyes.
Snip[]
White on the muzzle between the nostrils.
Star[]
A marking between or above the eyes. Resembles a star somewhat.
Strip-narrow[]
White strip down the face.
Leg markings[]
Stocking[]
A white marking that extends to the bottom of the hock or knee.
Sock and boot[]
A white marking that goes higher than that fetlock but no higher than the hock.
Pastern,[]
A marking that extends to top of hoof but stops below the fetlock.
Coronet[]
A marking that is white right about the hoof no bigger than about an inch or so.
Trivia[]
- It is more common that horses with bald faces and blue eyes are deaf.
Gallery[]
Horse with a bald face and blue eyes.