That was so interesting only met 1 horse that had these and vet didnt seem to know much about them at the time as he was very dark bay they really stood out. He lived a great long life with no problem. Now i know what its called. Horses we never stop learning i guess thats why we love them. Thanks for solving that Tim i always wondered what it was now i know
There's a mare at my boarding stable that almost looks like an Appy, she has so many white spots. In fact, her name is Dotty. Interesting genetic mutation, for sure! She's all Quarter Horse, no Appy in her.
The black marks on horses are called "Bend Or spots" after a TB stallion that was noted for them. He was chestnut with white flecking on the body and black marks on the neck. I did read somewhere a while back it was thought Birdcatcher spots - or at least some cases of Birdcatcher spots - were due to a low grade fungal infection the horse had that might not have been noticed and rectified itself, but it turned the hair white in those areas. That some horses are prone to such fungal infections and thus show the spots to a greater or lesser degree every year. That was just a hypothesis, so I don't know if it is accurate or not. It was just tossed out there as a consideration on why the spots existed and moved around as they do. An interesting aside on Bend Or - he was one of two chestnut colts from 1877, both bred by the Duke of Westminster, both sired by "Doncaster". When they were sent for training they were somehow mixed up - considering Bend Or's unusual markings you'd think that would be difficult to do, but there you have it. There was always a rumor that Bend Or was actually "Tadcaster", the other colt. There was no DNA testing back then so the names and parentage stay as they were said to be. But recently DNA analysis was done and it turns out Bend Or was indeed Tadcaster. However the English Jockey Club decided to just leave it alone and not change the studbook. So those black marks almost became known as "Tadcaster spots".
Main. And I think Hank's spots look like he's carrying around his own little galaxy. Thanks for the info! Glad to know the pretty spots are also harmless.
Been interested in horses all my life and I've never heard of this before, let alone see it! Very interesting!☺️ Love your videos...thank you Tim 👍🏇💜🇦🇺😊
Bird catcher spots... interesting. I've only been around a few horses, so I've never seen, or heard of them. Almost like freckles 😉 Thanks Tim! ❤️🌵☀️⛈️🌈☮️🐎🐕
Never seen this on any horse before, mind you I live in Germany. I know Greyhounds get something similar and they call them angel kisses. One of my greyhounds has it too.
I thought you were going to tell us about that big wide diagonal white stripe across his body. 😂 just kidding. I know that's the Sun, but it sure does come in at a funny angle. I've heard of Birdcatcher Spots as well as Bend Or Spots, also named after an English Thoroughbred stallion from the late 1800's, which are dark markings or spots on a Chestnut or Palomino body, but they do not go away seasonally.
I had a grade mare w/ I couldn't even guess what was all in her genetic makeup that was about 13.3 to 14h and she moved like a deer and could just twist her spine and could jump far over what she should have been able to. She had so many that she looked somewhat like a very thinner body POA or had Appy in her and the vet looked at her and told me Bird Catcher spots and I had never heard of them before and that was the only horse I have ever seen them on and I have never seen less of them as my horse had so many all over it looked like it was part of her coloring when I first got her. Head, neck, countless on her midsection and down her hindquarters. Very uncommon in my neck of the woods.
My horse has several over his wither area all pretty bunched up together , but also he has a very large black smudge ish looking patch on his right side mid neck area , almost assume . he rubbs that part on the rail but no hair is missing or at all adgitated. it's just a blackish smudge thing could that be genetics or what ur discussing?
Look up Bend Or Spots in Horses, and you'll see pictures of them. That's what the black spots or markings are called. It's another genetic trait usually found in chestnuts, sorrel or palomino horses. They're named after a famous English Thoroughbred stallion born in 1877 who had them. These spots do not change seasonally like the white Birdcatcher Spots do.
I think having a horn would be pretty rare because horses do not carry any horn DNA. It is rare but I've seen it myself where a horse grows a tooth on the outside of their mouth.
The mare I had was a chocolate coat with so many of these spots we didn't know if there was some appy or something mixed in and a darker flaxen mane and tail. The spots were so prevalent it made the chocolate look a shade lighter, except on her neck where she had fewer spots.
WOW! you could live to be a thousand years old and still learn something new about the horses we love, everyday.. thanks man, your awesome
Birdcatcher spots change location seasonally, as well. Interesting. I've known a couple of horses who were graced with them
That was so interesting only met 1 horse that had these and vet didnt seem to know much about them at the time as he was very dark bay they really stood out. He lived a great long life with no problem. Now i know what its called. Horses we never stop learning i guess thats why we love them. Thanks for solving that Tim i always wondered what it was now i know
Hank looks like a constellation chart with his different sized white dots
There's a mare at my boarding stable that almost looks like an Appy, she has so many white spots. In fact, her name is Dotty. Interesting genetic mutation, for sure! She's all Quarter Horse, no Appy in her.
Good Morning guys. Thank you for video Tim.
The black marks on horses are called "Bend Or spots" after a TB stallion that was noted for them. He was chestnut with white flecking on the body and black marks on the neck.
I did read somewhere a while back it was thought Birdcatcher spots - or at least some cases of Birdcatcher spots - were due to a low grade fungal infection the horse had that might not have been noticed and rectified itself, but it turned the hair white in those areas. That some horses are prone to such fungal infections and thus show the spots to a greater or lesser degree every year. That was just a hypothesis, so I don't know if it is accurate or not. It was just tossed out there as a consideration on why the spots existed and moved around as they do.
An interesting aside on Bend Or - he was one of two chestnut colts from 1877, both bred by the Duke of Westminster, both sired by "Doncaster". When they were sent for training they were somehow mixed up - considering Bend Or's unusual markings you'd think that would be difficult to do, but there you have it. There was always a rumor that Bend Or was actually "Tadcaster", the other colt. There was no DNA testing back then so the names and parentage stay as they were said to be. But recently DNA analysis was done and it turns out Bend Or was indeed Tadcaster. However the English Jockey Club decided to just leave it alone and not change the studbook.
So those black marks almost became known as "Tadcaster spots".
His main mane witch is long and lovely.
Now I know! A quarter mare where I keep JoJo has them also, and the vet didn't know either. Thank you!
Interesting! Love the 'arrow up' on his nose.
Main. And I think Hank's spots look like he's carrying around his own little galaxy. Thanks for the info! Glad to know the pretty spots are also harmless.
What a pretty horse…his face is so nice.Thanks for that informative video…fun to learn about!
So many horses and have never encountered this, very interesting. Now I'll be on the hunt!
My quarter horse stud has them always interesting to see where they pop up
Been interested in horses all my life and I've never heard of this before, let alone see it!
Very interesting!☺️ Love your videos...thank you Tim 👍🏇💜🇦🇺😊
50 + years I’ve yet to see “bird catchers spots”. Very very interesting thanks for sharing this.
Bird catcher spots... interesting.
I've only been around a few horses, so I've never seen, or heard of them.
Almost like freckles 😉
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Never seen this on any horse before, mind you I live in Germany. I know Greyhounds get something similar and they call them angel kisses. One of my greyhounds has it too.
Lol Main, that's interesting, I've been around so many horses but have never seen these!
I thought you were going to tell us about that big wide diagonal white stripe across his body. 😂 just kidding. I know that's the Sun, but it sure does come in at a funny angle.
I've heard of Birdcatcher Spots as well as Bend Or Spots, also named after an English Thoroughbred stallion from the late 1800's, which are dark markings or spots on a Chestnut or Palomino body, but they do not go away seasonally.
I did too😂
I had a grade mare w/ I couldn't even guess what was all in her genetic makeup that was about 13.3 to 14h and she moved like a deer and could just twist her spine and could jump far over what she should have been able to. She had so many that she looked somewhat like a very thinner body POA or had Appy in her and the vet looked at her and told me Bird Catcher spots and I had never heard of them before and that was the only horse I have ever seen them on and I have never seen less of them as my horse had so many all over it looked like it was part of her coloring when I first got her. Head, neck, countless on her midsection and down her hindquarters. Very uncommon in my neck of the woods.
Never seen those before so, glad to have the info. I'll know not to worry should I encounter them. Thank you!
Very cool information, thanks!
Hair and mane for homophones.🤗
Can you talk about the Prophets Thumbprint? I've recently seen 2 different mentions about it. Is it Appaloosas only?
No. I had a TB mare with a Prophets Thumbprint on her neck.
Also saw it on a bay Arabian.
Mine has these too
Does that cause them to have a main instead of the usual mane?
Only on Chestnut/Sorrel horses
interesting... ha ha ha ---however the hair on a the horses neck is spelled mane not main ha ha ha
There is a homophone in every video.
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Thanks for sharing this
Interesting. I would never have known even if I saw a horse with them. Hanks def needs a mane brush and maybe his split ends need a wee trim.
He has a nice main
Some people think its appaloosa spots.
My horse has several over his wither area all pretty bunched up together , but also he has a very large black smudge ish looking patch on his right side mid neck area , almost assume . he rubbs that part on the rail but no hair is missing or at all adgitated. it's just a blackish smudge thing could that be genetics or what ur discussing?
Look up Bend Or Spots in Horses, and you'll see pictures of them. That's what the black spots or markings are called. It's another genetic trait usually found in chestnuts, sorrel or palomino horses. They're named after a famous English Thoroughbred stallion born in 1877 who had them. These spots do not change seasonally like the white Birdcatcher Spots do.
Main was said in vein.
Hank is a tall horse. I like tall horses
My pap called it hen pecked lol
Freckles!
Does this mutation affect anything internally or is it just a cosmetic thing? Ooops- I think you just answered my question!
My mare has those
Real question how rare or likely would it be for a horse have a horn? This is a real question it seems possible as other hooved animals have horns.
I think having a horn would be pretty rare because horses do not carry any horn DNA. It is rare but I've seen it myself where a horse grows a tooth on the outside of their mouth.
And all this time I thought it was just the way utube spelled 🤔 (main mean mode) or did we want mane ? 😉
Fascinating....
I think it's most seen in chestnut horses ,,my friends had one with loads of them ,,never heard them named though,,interesting ,,
The mare I had was a chocolate coat with so many of these spots we didn't know if there was some appy or something mixed in and a darker flaxen mane and tail. The spots were so prevalent it made the chocolate look a shade lighter, except on her neck where she had fewer spots.
Interesting!!
Main instead of mane, homophone 😁
Interesting.
Mane!
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Interesting
Interesting.
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