Understanding Chestnut Horses: Shades, Genetics, and Breeds
The chestnut horse color, famed for its fiery red hues from pale gold to deep mahogany, has been celebrated in racing history—from Man o’ War’s dominance in the 1920s to Secretariat’s record-shattering 1973 Triple Crown. As a horseman with over 25 years in Thoroughbred racing, I’ve bred, trained, and ridden these horses, marveling at their …