• Appaloosa
• Akhalteke
• American Cream
• American Miniature
• Andalusian
• Arabian
• Azteca
• Bashkir Curly
• Belgian Draft
• Buckskin
• Cleveland Bay
• Clydesdale
• Connemara Dutch
• Warmblood
• Dartmoor
• Friesian
• Hackney
• Haflinger
• Hanoverian
• Highland
• Holsteiner
• Icelandic
• Irish Draft
• Lipizzan
• Missouri Foxtrotting
• Morab
• Morgan
• Norwegian
• Oldenburg
• Paint
• Paso Fino
• Peruvian Paso
• Quarter
• Rocky Mountain
• Shetland
• Shire
• Spanish Barb
• Spotted Draft
• Standardbred
• Tennessee Walking
• Trakehner
• Warmblood
• Welsh Pony

Information Provided Courtesy of the International Buckskin Association

BUCKSKIN

The Family of "Duns"
Contrary to the belief of many, the Buckskin or Dun horses are not a mere "color" in the equine world. Those who studied genetics some time ago believed that the Dun horse was the result of a dilution gene, and that breeding Duns and Buckskins to each other often resulted in the birth of an Albino foal. More recent studies have proven this to be in error. The true Buckskin horse may trace his lineage through a direct line of Dun or Buckskin colored ancestors, as far back as recorded history of the animal are available.

Progenitor of the Buckskin was the old original breed of Spain, the Sorraia. The Norwegian Dun, found today in Norway and other Scandinavian countries is a breed so old that his actual origin is lost in antiquity. However, there are many indications that even he obtained his Dun Coloring from the horses of Spain. The blood of the Sorraia (and the Norwegian Dun as well) filtered into nearly every breed found in the world today, hence the fact that the Buckskin, Dun or Grulla may be found in nearly every breed.

No-the Buckskin horse in not a mere "color." Buckskins, Grulla and Duns are noted for many qualities that are not characteristic of other types of horses. Their color is an indication of the superior genetic heritage they possess. Buckskins have been long noted for their superior qualities and strength. They have more stamina, more determination, harder feet, better bone, and are generally hardier than other horses. A Buckskin with weak or spavined legs is a rarity. "Tough as wet leather" is a good description of the true Buckskin.

• Buckskin gelding. Golden body color
• Buckskin mare. Light body color showing dun factor or "primitive" markings.
• Dun Mare. Typical of Smutty appearance found in the dun colors.
• Lighter Dun gelding. More golden with smutty appearance.
• Red Dun gelding. Points redder than body color.
• Grulla (Grullo) Stallion. True mouse color
• Family of Buckskin horses, 3 generations showing various shades of gold body colors with the dun factor or primitive markings inherited through the generations.

The information contained on this page is provided courtesy of International Buckskin Horse Association, PO Box 268, Shelby, IN 46377. Phone: (219) 552-1013.