Overo refers to several genetically unrelated pinto coloration patterns of white-over-dark body markings in horses, and is a term used by the American Paint Horse Association to classify a set of pinto patterns that are not tobiano.

2019年7月31日 · Bald or white faces often accompany the Overo pattern. Some Overos show white legs along with splashy white markings, seemingly comprised of round, lacy white spots. White almost never crosses the back or topline.

2020年4月7日 · A Frame Overo horse can be described as having patches of white hair “framed” by areas of colored hair, thus the name “Frame.” The Frame Overo gene produces this effect. The white patches can range from minimal (almost no white) to extensive ( …

Overo paint horses are one of the unique color patterns found in American Paint Horses, distinguished from the more common tobiano pattern. In this section, we will discuss the characteristics and genetics of overo paint horses to better understand these beautiful equines.

Overo horses are white patterned horses. Much confusion still exists in the classification of overo and the other pintos, especially in the US. However overo is genetically distinct from other white patterns such as tobiano, splashed white and sabino.

Overo (pronounced: oh vair’ oh) is a generalized term for patterns caused by one or more of the 30+ white-spotting pattern genes, excluding Tobiano. It includes patterns like frame overo, splashed white, sabino and others.

2022年3月3日 · These genes are dominant and a horse can have either a Tobiano, Overo, or Tovero coloring. Tobiano, Overo, and Tovero all have a distinct color. They may appear to be white horses with splashes or white base colors, but closer inspection will reveal distinct differences in their coats.

2006年11月30日 · Overo (pronounced: oh vair' oh) The white originates on the underside of the horse (belly) and will rarely cross the back of the horse between its withers and its tail. Generally, at least one and often all four legs are dark.

Lethal white syndrome (LWS), also called overo lethal white syndrome (OLWS), lethal white overo (LWO), and overo lethal white foal syndrome (OLWFS), is an autosomal genetic disorder most prevalent in the American Paint Horse.

Overo refers to several genetically unrelated pinto coloration patterns of white-over-dark body markings in horses, and is a term used by the American Paint Horse Association to classify a set of pinto patterns that are not Tobiano. Overo is a Spanish word, originally meaning “like an egg."