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Liver Chestnut Horse: Quick ID Checklist, Genetics, and Liver vs Chestnut
Liver Chestnut Horse: Quick ID Checklist, Genetics, and Liver vs Chestnut
July 5, 2018
Jon Conklin

Liver Chestnut Horse: Quick ID Checklist, Genetics, and Liver vs Chestnut

Liver chestnut is a dark, rich shade within the chestnut family, not a separate coat...
Buckskin Horses: Unveiling the Beauty and Versatility of a Unique Coat Color
Buckskin Horses: Unveiling the Beauty and Versatility of a Unique Coat Color
June 30, 2018
Jon Conklin

Buckskin Horses: Unveiling the Beauty and Versatility of a Unique Coat Color

Unlock the beauty and versatility of Buckskin horses! Delve into the unique coat color, gentle...
Sorrel Horse: What It Means, Sorrel vs Chestnut, Quick ID Checklist
Sorrel Horse: What It Means, Sorrel vs Chestnut, Quick ID Checklist
June 23, 2018
Jon Conklin

Sorrel Horse: What It Means, Sorrel vs Chestnut, Quick ID Checklist

Sorrel is a red coat label inside the chestnut family. Here is the plain-English definition,...
Grullo (Grulla) Horse: Quick ID Checklist, Markings, Genetics, and Lookalikes
Grullo (Grulla) Horse: Quick ID Checklist, Markings, Genetics, and Lookalikes
June 19, 2018
Jon Conklin

Grullo (Grulla) Horse: Quick ID Checklist, Markings, Genetics, and Lookalikes

Grullo and grulla refer to the same dun on black coat color in most everyday...
Chestnut Horse: Shades, Genetics, Chestnut vs Sorrel
Chestnut Horse: Shades, Genetics, Chestnut vs Sorrel
June 18, 2018
Jon Conklin

Chestnut Horse: Shades, Genetics, Chestnut vs Sorrel

A chestnut horse is a red based coat with no black points. That can mean...
Palomino Horse: What It Is, Color Genetics, and Quick Care Checklist
Palomino Horse: What It Is, Color Genetics, and Quick Care Checklist
June 4, 2018
Jon Conklin

Palomino Horse: What It Is, Color Genetics, and Quick Care Checklist

Palomino is a color, not a breed: a chestnut base diluted once for a golden...
Flea-Bitten Gray Horse: What It Is, Why It Happens, and Quick Care Checklist
Flea-Bitten Gray Horse: What It Is, Why It Happens, and Quick Care Checklist
June 3, 2018
Jon Conklin

Flea-Bitten Gray Horse: What It Is, Why It Happens, and Quick Care Checklist

Flea-bitten gray is a late stage gray coat where the horse lightens toward white but...
The Elegance and Mystique of the Dapple Gray Horse
The Elegance and Mystique of the Dapple Gray Horse
June 1, 2018
Jon Conklin

The Elegance and Mystique of the Dapple Gray Horse

Experience the timeless beauty of Dapple Gray horses as we delve into their striking coat...
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Jon Conklin, Founder of Draw It Out® Horse Health Care Solutions

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Use it daily for maintenance and after heavy work or hauling for recovery. Massage a thin layer directly into legs or sore areas — no need to rinse. The gel absorbs fast and leaves zero residue under wraps or boots.

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