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BLM mustang - what color do you think he is?

Crias January 24, 2012 January 24, 2012

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I am thinking brown dunskin or just brown dun, but not quite sure as something doesn't seem to quite match up with what I see on dun central for those colors. He does not appear to have black legs, mane or tail, but more like chocolate color --> https://www.blm.gov/adoptahorse/horse.php?horse_id=4927 There are some cute splash horses also up for adoption.

Crias Tue, 01/24/2012 - 16:16

What about the frosting in the mane? I normally associate that with a cream gene, but maybe not always.

You are right, He is pretty similar to Jumping Jack Whiz in body color.

TheRedHayflinger Tue, 01/24/2012 - 16:40

I've seen red duns with frosting in their manes before. I'll try to find a picture of one tonight after I get off work....just about time for me to leave!

rabbitsfizz Tue, 01/31/2012 - 14:00

Silver Bay Dun????
He is actually half way decent, I hope someone who appreciates him and can handle him gets him. At least they gelded him but he has been sitting in a pen for two years- in which universe is this looking after a horse in an acceptable manner??
I honestly do believe the best answer for the horse would be to sedate them and put them down. Yes there would be a HUGE outcry but honestly, whosoever's fault this mess is, it is not the horses.....
Who really knows where he will end up.
(I am not pointing a finger, btw, we are now having exactly the same problem here, with almost all scrub ponies. Making a registration society for rubbish ponies [ yes, Dartmoor Hill Ponies and Gypsy Cobs I AM looking at you...] does not make them worth anything at all. Anyone want a free "Gypsy Cob?? Come pick one up, they are being turned loose in small droves over here)

Danni Tue, 01/31/2012 - 15:34

Well you could find me a free Gypsy Cob, but then it would still cost me $25k to get it here!! So I may as well spend a couple of thousand pounds and get one where at least I know where it's come from!

I have heard though the massive problems with ponies/cobs being turned loose, over population etc, very sad.

I do agree though, more 'rescuing' should involve putting them down. Sounds harsh, but the time, money and effort going towards saving 'everything' I think is unrealistic

Songcatcher Wed, 02/01/2012 - 08:37

[quote=rabbitsfizz]Silver Bay Dun????
... Making a registration society for rubbish ponies [....] does not make them worth anything at all. [/quote]
I SO wish more people would understand this. I recently read of one person planning to spend $15,000.oo on surgeries for a dwarf. Meanwhile, you have difficulty getting $1,000 out of an excellent quality horse unless you have put $5,000.oo into showing it. :hammer