>>>> I have had two other silver bay foals by the same stallion in two successive years and they were easy to classify as silver bays.
Do you see any traces of black anywhere on his lower legs? I can't see it in the picture. >>> I think the red chocolate term used by Rocky breeders is what Icelanders call silver bay if I am not mistaken. I think that's what it's supposed to be, but locally, I'm pretty sure some of the breeders so badly want to see "chocolate" that they call about anything and everything chocolate or red chocolate. :) It's kind of funny, but it's also sad, considering the price that breed has paid for that "desirable" color. Can you get a close up of the mane and tail? Do you remember the pics of my Tifa born last year? I was certain she was "plain" bay, but she's maintained some cream on her lower legs, with a good smattering of cream and white in her mane and tail. She most certainly isn't a typical bay, and since her dad is s/d, I assume she is. Even at birth, I could see traces of black at her hocks and pasterns - but she never looked chestnut at all. I guess I could have her tested, but she is what she is and she's a nice filly whatever the color. If I ever decide to breed her, I'll have her tested for s/d, so we can start monitoring the incidence of ASD in our breed, if it occurs. >>>> His mane does have a funny darker greyish cast to it so it is possible. I'd like to see pics if you can get them. Personally, I'm rooting for him to be that very pretty chestnut of the mom. I think it's a little sad that the very pretty (but "normal") colors aren't more prevalent in this breed. I don't see that many "plain old chestnuts" and to me, nothing is prettier than a nice chestnut or red bay. :) Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED]
