Leg and facial markings are great for helping to identify individual horses. Each marking has a name, and each name is universal among equine aficionados. Figure 3 shows the most common horse facial markings. Keep in mind that the following patterns often have subtle variations.
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Bald: White that starts above the forehead, goes to the muzzle, and extends beyond the bridge of the nose to the side of the face.
Blaze: Wide white area that runs along the bridge of the nose.
Snip: White spot located on the muzzle, between or just below the nostrils.
Star: White spot on the forehead.
Stripe: Narrow white stripe down the center of the face, on the bridge of the nose.
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