Unquestionably stunning, roan horses are very coveted in the equine world. Their unique coloring looks as if they have been permanently dusted with snow or powdered sugar!
Roan horses have a unique roan coat pattern, an even and visually appealing blend of white and colored hair within an animal’s coat.
If a horse inherits the roan gene from at least one of its parents, it will have display roan pattern on its coat.
This is the terminology used to describe lighter chestnut-colored horses because they appear more strawberry red with the roan pattern.
They technically are not roans, as they do not have the classic roan genetic markers.