Design Guide

Genetics: invinv*

​   *Must be invinv to show; otherwise carried

Locus: inv​

Overview:

• Inverts the white markings on a horse, making it white where it would otherwise be colored, and vice-versa.
• Affects everything listed under "White Markings" on the Visual Hierarchy page, except for natural white.
  • Natural white is only affected when caused by minimum requirements (i.e. Tobiano socks) or accompanied by additional markings.
  • For example, it will not invert a horse with only a natural white sock, but will invert a horse with a coronet marking and a patch of Overo on the body.
• Natural white markings may be added back on top of the design after inverting if desired.

Inverse Perlino Splash

Inverse Chestnut Tobiano

Inverse Black Dutch Lapin

Genetics: Cv_
Locus: B | Ty | Cv | Dt | D​
BCv = Bengal, TyCv = Tabby, CvDt = Civet, CvD = Dun Civet, nCv/CvCv = Civet

Overview:

• Civet causes broken/spotted striping ​that flows horizontally across the body. Stripes should be fairly large and rounded rather than thin and sharp.
• It is at its most random in the center of the barrel, though its striping pattern is much more clearly defined on the hindquarters and chest.
• Overall, even where it is most spotted, Civet should have a relatively linear flow instead of being completely scattered.
• Causes a dorsal stripe that extends from tail to poll, and solid legs up to at least above the knee/hock.
• May optionally cause a dark mask on the face that extends over the eyes. May be a solid mask or cause spotting/striping below the eye.
• Striping/spotting must be darker than what is below it. The edges of a group of stripes may be faded (for example, on the upper neck if extensive coverage, or at the ends of a group of chest stripes).
• Mane/Tail: No effect
• Skin: No effect
• Eyes: No effect

Interactions:

• Dun Civet: When Dun and Civet are present on the same horse, both will co-exist.
  • Causes body dilution under the Civet markings.
  • Dorsal stripe and leg barring are not visible as Civet is on top. 
  • Should not have shoulder barring from Dun.
  • Only applies to normal Dun, not Primitive Dun.

Range:

• Minimum: 
  • Solid legs extending just above the knee/hock, horizontal broken striping up to the chest and back of the legs/hindquarters.
  • Striping should come at least halfway up to the chest, and at least up to the stomach line in the back.
  • Dorsal stripe from tail to poll.
• Maximum: 
  • Solid legs extending just above the knee/hock, horizontal broken striping up to the chest and back of the legs/hindquarters.
  • Further broken striping across the entirety of the barrel, becoming spottier toward the center.
  • May travel halfway up the neck before fading off.
  • Dark mask covers the top of the head and wraps around the eyes/cheeks.
  • Dorsal stripe from tail to poll.

Grey on Buckskin Civet Rapunzel + Masked

Buckskin Civet

Gold Pearl Civet

Genetics: Tr_
Locus: Tr​

Overview:

• Causes tree/branch-like markings that extend from the legs. May come from one, multiple, or all legs, starting at any point on the leg.
• May vary in size/length/width, but should not cross the topline or touch the head, and should not touch/overlap after branching away.
• Markings should be one solid color and must be darker than any other point on the body.
• Branches should generally follow the shape of the body and should taper at the ends. 
• Mane/Tail: No effect
• Skin: No effect
• Eyes: No effect

Blotted Gnarled Pecan Husky Tobiano Rapunzel

Gnarled Blueberry Tabby Husky Harlequin Rapunzel (Carries Flaxen, Plum)

Blotted Gnarled Cherry Roan Splash Ghoul (Carries Rapunzel)

Genetics: Gh_
Locus: Gh

Overview:

• White pattern that originates from the head/neck, as if a sheet has been draped over the horse.
• May have ripped/torn holes for the eyes, mouth, and within the pattern. Holes should be tapered.
• Edges will be irregular/frayed, again as if torn or cut at the ends. 

Range:

• Minimum: Must cover most of the head, covering up to the eye/jaw vertically. Should have the same tapered edges as usual.
• Maximum: Marking should angle up and taper along the back toward the tail, not reaching the tailhead. Cannot cross the belly, and coverage should taper closer to the topline as it moves toward the back of the horse.
  
  

Buckskin Roan Ghoul

Sooty Chestnut Ghoul Rapunzel

Bay Roan Ghoul