Post by Zadkiel on Jul 14, 2016 10:00:32 GMT
Research has shown that while horse behaviour can be linked to age, sex and breed, the colour of the coat has very little impact on their character.
Still, a lot of people that ride and work with horses have a very common belief that chestnut horses are a little crazy and maybe a little harder to manage and to train than horses of other colours.
While it's not uncommon to hear about people talking about a fiery redhead, chestnuts are just "red-headed horses".
There is potential that the stereotype of the crazy chestnut filly could have welfare implications where horse owners overlook the impact of equipment, training and stable facilities and attribute behaviour to the colour of the coat.
Still, a lot of people that ride and work with horses have a very common belief that chestnut horses are a little crazy and maybe a little harder to manage and to train than horses of other colours.
While it's not uncommon to hear about people talking about a fiery redhead, chestnuts are just "red-headed horses".
There is potential that the stereotype of the crazy chestnut filly could have welfare implications where horse owners overlook the impact of equipment, training and stable facilities and attribute behaviour to the colour of the coat.
