Quarter marks

However, in modern times, they can also be created quite quickly by use of a stencil lain on a given area with the exposed hair brushed in a different direction than other growth.

[2] Commonly, quarter marks are made in a checkerboard pattern, but many variations exist.

Quarter marks tend to go in and out of style in the horse show ring and are seen more in certain regions than others.

Quarter marks are frequently seen on police horses when performing ceremonial duties.

One well-known example is the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, who, on ceremonial occasions, decorate the hindquarters of the animals with a maple leaf shaped design.