Sorrel Horse Color: Coat Genetics and Traits
Quick Answer: A sorrel horse has a copper-red coat caused by the recessive ee genotype, which eliminates black pigment and lets red dominate. The term is used primarily in Western riding and Quarter Horse communities, while Thoroughbred registries use “chestnut” for the same color. Sorrel horse — at a glance Topic Detail Coat color Copper-red; …