Characteristics and history of the origin of salt horses
Nightingale is a rare color of a horse. The golden horse, like a suddenly found treasure, is dazzlingly good and unattainable. You can look at this animal endlessly. The knight will not get lost in the crowd of assorted fellows. Its fur shimmers with delicate shades of coastal sand, and its muscular body moves with surprising grace. The birth of a nighting foal is a winning ticket in the world of horse breeding.
Origin story
The first mentions of horses of unusual colors date back to 250 BC. According to one version, horses were successfully bred in the territory of modern Iran. The inhabitants of the Parthian state were rightfully proud of the extraordinary breed of horses. The image of the golden horse was sung by poets and artists.
According to another version, the animal appeared as a result of crossing of Indian horses. The unusual color of the coat attracted the attention of people, and soon the horses of the sand color were named "palomino". These horses became the progenitors of the modern horse breed.
general characteristics
The main advantage of the salt-colored horses is their elegant, festive look. All parts of the animal's body are uniformly colored in the color of pure sand, and the light mane and tail only emphasize the integrity of the image. Different shades of salty color make each animal unique.
The horses boast a beautifully sculpted muscular body and stamina. The birth of a golden foal is considered a rare success.
The disadvantages of the breed include the need for constant care of the pet's coat. Otherwise, the beautiful color of the horse will fade, and the animal's appearance will lose its attractiveness.
About the shades of salty horses
Despite the fact that some suits are difficult to distinguish from each other, there are still differences. Variants of light color horses are divided into several groups: brown, nighting, isabella, champagne and gold. The color of the sand is typical for a salty color. The color evenly covers the entire body area of the animal. The horse's neck is decorated with a light mane. Some horses boast a white mane adorned with splashes of black hair.
Newborn salt foals are white, but darken slightly as they mature. Brown, and in some cases amber, eye color complements the image of a graceful handsome man.
The brine color can be of different shades:
- Light salty color. The milky shade of the sand color effectively highlights the snow-white mane of the animal. The dark color of the hooves is organically combined with the color of the horse's coat. The main highlight of the horse is blue eyes. The light nighting color is often confused with the cream color. It is easy to dispel doubts: the skin of a light salty horse has a gray tint.
- Dark salty color.Thanks to the red-brown shade of the suit, the animal looks very elegant. The colors of the mane and tail almost do not differ from the main suit, but in rare cases they can be a tone lighter.
- Salt-golden color. The name of the suit fully corresponds to the appearance of the horse. The golden sheen gives the animal a sleek, festive look, while light hooves complement the royal look. The colors of the mane and tail match the basic color of the animal.
- The color is salty in apples. This suit cannot be confused with another color. The body of the horse is decorated with small spots of a red hue. Careful care and good nutrition have a positive effect on the decorative effect of the color. In a well-groomed horse, the spots become clearly pronounced.
What breeds is this color typical?
Representatives of several breeds can boast of a salty color. A sandy shade is found in Kinsky horses, Akhal-Teke horses, palominoes and Haflingers.
The sandy shade gives animals a unique look and a pronounced personality.
- The Kinski horse is a graceful creature. A straight back, a small head with brown almond-shaped eyes and a long neck give the horse a light, graceful appearance.
- The Akhal-Teke horse has long been recognized by connoisseurs of these animals. Long, thin legs, muscular back, flexible neck and small, hunched-nosed head - this is the portrait of the famous horse. Expressive brown eyes complete the look. The muscular body of the animal is covered with thin, silky skin. An intricate pattern of the vascular network is clearly visible through it.
- Palomino. This horse is characterized by a long, flexible neck, small head, flat back and muscular croup. The name palomino means not only the breed of animal, but also the nighting suit. The main mystery of the salty beauties is the unpredictability of the future color of the offspring. Contrary to the laws of science, the nighting color appears only in half of the foals.
- Haflinger breed. The breeders nicknamed the horse "sun horse". The characteristic bright red color distinguishes the short handsome man from his fellows. Agile, energetic horses have a broad chest and a strong, powerful back. Savvy and kind animals are known for their versatile qualities.
How to contain?
Salt horses are large animals, so the stall for them is made spacious. The optimal width of the stall is 1 m 80 cm, and the depth is 3 m 20 cm. In order for the pet not to feel lonely, it is better to make partitions between the stalls with slots. So the horse will see the neighbors.
The room is provided with protection from drafts and excessive air humidity. The floor is covered with a 15 cm layer of dry, clean straw. A feeder is installed in the stall. The device is covered with a removable grate. This will prevent your pet from scattering hay. An individual drinking bowl is placed at a height of 1 m from the floor.
The stall is cleaned at least 3-4 times every 7 days. General cleaning of the premises is carried out 2 times a month. The procedure includes disinfection of drinkers, feeders and other equipment. The straw bedding is changed 1-2 times a week.
The intensity of the golden color of the animal depends on the quality of the content of the horse. The pet is regularly brushed. In summer, the horse is bathed, carefully observing safety measures. It is forbidden to bathe your pet in a hot state. After an intense run, water procedures lead to hypothermia. After each walk, the pet's hooves are cleaned of dirt. The daily diet of a horse consists of 12 kg of hay, 5 kg of oats, 2 kg of carrots and 1.2 kg of bran. In addition, the pet can be pampered with delicious slices of watermelon, apple or beet.
