Bend-Or spots

[1]: 62  It is still unknown what causes these markings, as they do not appear to be related to other spotting patterns.

While these resemble Bend-Or spots, they are linked to solid-colored hair growing in over minor cuts or scratches to the skin, and thus the underlying genetic cause appears to be unrelated.

Another pattern seen primarily in some gray horses is dappling, the presence of darker hairs in round shapes against a lighter hair coat.

However, dapples are an intermediate stage of the graying process, and will only last a few years.

These markings were named after the Thoroughbred stallion Bend Or, a chestnut who had such spots.