Blueskin (horse)

Nothing but the recollection of which, & of his having been the favourite of Mr Dulany in the days of his Court ship, can reconcile her to the meagre appearance he now makes.

[6] In addition to being the nation's first president renowned for his leadership during the Revolutionary War, George Washington was also known for initiating presidential pets.

In addition to physicality, they had considerable psychological impact on soldiers by boosting morale and courage, or instilling fear in the enemy.

While horses are largely ignored in accounts of famous battles, they ultimately were a critical contribution to success, such as that of the American Revolution.

"[9] However, George Washington utterly transformed this preconceived notion of the colonists with his persona as a gentleman and gallant leader.

[11] Though Blueskin did not see as much battle as Nelson, he is the horse who appears most frequently in paintings of George Washington as a general in the Revolution.

Grays are born darker, but adult hair coat often becomes pure white, and their skin is black, which can appear bluish in sunlight (thus the name).