The Gray Gene
The effects of the Tobiano and Extension Genes may be masked or modified by other genes. The Gray Gene, the ultimate dominant gene, masks all other colors when present. Like the Tobiano Gene, this can have an “on” or dominant version and an “off” or recessive version. Only the “on” version has an effect, to make the horse gray, and the presence of this version, denoted G, masks the influence of all other color genes. The “off” or recessive version, denoted by g, simply accedes control to other genes. Therefore, a horse which inherits at least one copy of G will be gray........Read More!
The Cal-State POA Club is looking for new members to join in the fun and learning that is POA. What does every parent look for in a mount for their child or even a mount for themselves? Safety is number one, of course; sturdy conformation and a docile nature is a close second. A size that’s not too small for the show ring, yet not too big for the child to handle, brush and saddle on their own. A pretty color to please the eye. If all this sounds like what you’ve been searching for, look no farther than the Pony of the Americas......Read More!
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Where does a horse owner's liability lie?
What if your horse escapes and causes damage? What if someone's dog or a speeding driver spooks your mount when out for a ride? Solicitor Kieran Heenan, of Cordner Hill Law in Christchurch, explores some of the liability issues around horse ownership.....Read More!
