Whats the difference from a Sorrel horse, and a chesnut? I'm trying to figure out my horse (that was sold without my permission) what his coat color was. He was a paint. But he didn't look it.
2006-09-12 07:16:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
The sorrel color is a coppery red, while the chestnut is a brownish red.
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http://www.aqha.com/association/download/pdf/GeneticsBook.pdf#Page=3
2006-09-12 07:23:38 · answer #1 · answered by dph 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are basically the same color...chestnut usually have the same color mane and tail, but the sorrel have a cream colored mane and tail...the sorrel tends to have a lighter red (copper) coat and the chestnut can get very dark.
Do a search for paint horse colors, and compare your horse to the colors offered.
2006-09-12 14:27:31 · answer #2 · answered by Suzie Q 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chesnut is a darker brown, sorrell has a redish tint to it, I believe. How do you mean he didn't look like a paint? Did he have large white patches, as well?
Sorry to hear he was sold without your knowledge. That is an awful feeling.
Good Luck and Take Care
2006-09-12 14:22:29 · answer #3 · answered by escapingmars 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A chestnut is the same color all over (reddish brown) (mane and tail) a sorrel has a black tail and mane, and usually some white on it's face.
2006-09-12 16:46:25 · answer #4 · answered by Who am I? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Sorrel has a lighter mane
2006-09-12 14:24:53 · answer #5 · answered by Steven L 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Chestnut is brown with mane and tail being the same color of brown.
2006-09-12 14:24:16 · answer #6 · answered by bmoline 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The names are interchangable, different registries will call them one or the other, but it is still the same color (a shade of red, light or dark).
2006-09-12 14:27:56 · answer #7 · answered by debbie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋