TOBIANO (Pronounced: tow be yah' no)
The tobiano normally exhibits white across the spine extending downward between the ears and tail in a
clearly marked pattern. Head markings will be like those of a solid colored horse - solid or with a blaze,
strip, star or snip. Generally, all four legs will be white, at least below the hocks and knees. The tobiano
rarely has more than one or two solid colored legs. The spots are usually regular and distinct as ovals or
round patterns that extend down over the neck and chest. The horse will often have the dark color on one
or both flanks. A tobiano may be either dark or white. A tobiano must have one parent that is a tobiano.
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OVERO (Pronounced: oh vair' oh)
The white originates on the underside of the horse and will rarely cross the back of the horse between its
withers and tail. Generally, at least one, often all four legs will be the dark color. Head-markings are
predominately white; often bald, apron or bonnet faced. Generally, the white is irregular, rather scattered
or splashy. It is often referred to as calico. The tail is usually one color. An overo horse may be either
predominantly dark or white. However, the darker colors are more common.
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SABINO (Pronounced: sa bean o)
The sabino horse has color and markings similar to the roan, yet it genetically different. Its base coat
color is mixed with white hairs, similar to roaning but often with overo marking: high stockings, white
face, white spots. The base color (bay, black, chestnut, etc.) is used with sabino for better identification: -
i.e. "bay sabino", "chestnut sabino", etc.
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Tovero (Pronounced: tow vair' o)
The Tovero exhibits characteristics of both a tobiano and an overo.
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