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lacing

krissy November 11, 2011 November 11, 2011

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Hi , I have a new mare , 3 years old Bay with 3 white socks , black mane and tail , and this pattern on her back...will this lacing eventually turn white ? if so "why"? next question is ...why is the hair growing out like this ?

Threnody Fri, 11/11/2011 - 11:00

Very neat! I don't personally know if it will turn white but please keep us updated! ^_^ I hope someone else with more experience with lacing might have a better answer for you.

Monsterpony Fri, 11/11/2011 - 13:02

At this point, I don't think anyone knows what causes lacing beyond some horses occasionally have a history of skin infection. But there have been many more cases of lacing with no known cause. I don't have a clue if it will eventually turn white.

Pacific Pintos Mon, 11/14/2011 - 09:10

This is a miniature horse mare we have that has lacing. Her dam had it as well. Both did not show it until they were five or so, though they had a small amount earlier. No history of skin infections. This is a unique and facinating pattern.

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She is tested LWO. Homozygous for black.

rubberduckyyy Mon, 11/14/2011 - 17:01

Has anyone ever done any research on lacing? Is it possible that it could be connected to LWO or sabino somehow? Or is that completely stupid of me to say :rofl

CMhorses Tue, 11/15/2011 - 11:10

I would think if it was connected that it would show up in more horses since so many horses in the world are sabino and/or lwo positive. *shrug* I don't see why it couldn't just be a new pattern in itself.

Threnody Tue, 11/15/2011 - 17:14

Pacific, is there any gray going on there? Also very pretty.

I guess the white lacing could potentially be a progressive pattern like some forms of sabino.

Pacific Pintos Wed, 11/16/2011 - 09:29

No, the mare is homozygous for black out of a black mare and a bay (homozygous for black) stallion. No grey in either pedigree. I suspect some sort of sabino gene causing the roaning in her face. That was not present at birth, but, like the lacing, has occured as she aged.

Threnody Thu, 11/17/2011 - 00:58

Very neat Pacific!

Krissy, please keep us updated! It will be interesting to see if any changes happen.