Buttermilk (horse)

Buttermilk, as a horse name, most commonly refers to a horse with a pale yellow or cream-colored coat, often resembling the color of buttermilk. This coloration can arise from several different coat color genes, including dilutions of chestnut or bay. While "buttermilk" isn't a formally recognized coat color term by breed registries (unlike palomino or cremello), it's a descriptive term often used colloquially by horse owners and enthusiasts. The term emphasizes the creamy, slightly yellow hue. Horses referred to as "buttermilk" can be of various breeds and used for a variety of disciplines, depending on their conformation and training. The name "Buttermilk" might also be chosen simply for its pleasant sound and association with a wholesome, pastoral image, independent of the horse's actual color.