Blank (horse)

In equine terminology, "Blank" when used to describe a horse typically refers to a horse that is unmarked or minimally marked. It implies the horse has very little or no white markings on its body, legs, or face.

Specifically:

• Absence of White Markings: The term usually indicates the absence of common white markings such as stars, blazes, stripes, stockings, or socks.
• Solid Color: A "Blank" horse generally presents a solid, uniform color across its coat, without patches or areas of a different shade, beyond natural shading patterns.
• Limited Variations: While "Blank" implies uniformity, minor variations in shade or tone within the base coat color are still possible. The key characteristic is the absence of distinct white markings.
• Distinction from Other Terms: It is important to distinguish "Blank" from specific color descriptions like "bay," "chestnut," or "black." "Blank" is an additional descriptor, indicating the absence of markings on that base color. A horse can be a "Blank bay" meaning it is bay in color and has no white markings.
• Connotation: While not a formal breed standard term, "Blank" is often used colloquially to describe a horse's appearance and distinguish it from horses with more prominent markings.