Thoroughbred Horse Colors: The 7 Colors the Jockey Club Recognizes
The Jockey Club recognizes seven official coat color categories for Thoroughbred registration. The table below summarizes every accepted color, how common it is, and the defining characteristics registrars use to distinguish them. Official Thoroughbred color categories — Jockey Club registry reference Official Color How Common Defining Characteristic Bay Very common Reddish-brown body, black mane/tail/lower legs …