Test requirements by colour
The tests required to predict foal colour potential depend upon the visual appearance of the horse. There is no 'general' colour test - please use the below as a guide to the tests most relevant to the specimen you wish to check.
Chestnut/Sorrel
Required tests: Agouti
Bay
Required tests: Red Factor & Agouti
Black
Required tests: Red Factor
Palomino
Required tests: Agouti
Buckskin
Required tests: Red Factor & Agouti
Dilute Black
Required tests: Red Factor
Cremello
Required tests: Agouti
Perlino
Required tests: Red Factor & Agouti
Smokey Cream
Required tests: Red Factor
Silver Bay
Required tests: Agouti, Red Factor, Silver Dilution
Silver Black (Silver Dapple)
Required tests: Red Factor, Silver Dilution
Silver Smokey Black
Required tests: Red Factor & Silver Dilution
Red Dun
Required tests: Agouti
Bay Dun
Required tests: Red Factor & Agouti
Grullo
Required tests: Red Factor
Dunalino
Required tests: Agouti
Dunskin
Required tests: Red Factor & Agouti
Smokey Grullo
Required tests: Red Factor
Silver Grullo
Required tests: Red Factor & Silver Dilution
Gold Champagne
Required tests: Agouti & Champagne Dilution
Classic Champagne
Required tests: Red Factor & Champagne Dilution
Amber Champagne
Required tests: Red Factor, Agouti & Champagne Dilution