Mealy, also known as pangare or light-pointed, is a modifier that lightens certain portions of the coat. Mealy places tan or white hair around the muzzle, belly, inner forearms, and inner thighs. It can occur on most any color and varies in intensity. Minimal to moderate intensity is what has been found in Chincoteagues. The cause or inheritance mealy is not known at this time but it has been found to be genetic.
Foals often have mealy as part of the foal coat and it disappears with age. It's thought to be a form of camouflage.
Foals often have mealy as part of the foal coat and it disappears with age. It's thought to be a form of camouflage.
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Bay yearling with mealy. She lost most of it as an adult.
Dakota Sky's Cody 2 Socks (Copper Moose x Stevenson's Dakota Sky) Pedigree |
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Chestnut foal with mealy.
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