What’s the difference between a Paint and a pinto?
Do you think you know the difference between a Paint and a pinto? Have you been using these terms correctly? Read this quick explanation to find out!
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Genetics & Evolution
What is the difference between a dun and a buckskin?
Do you know if your horse is really dun or buckskin? Learn why there’s a difference and how you can tell.
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Introduction to Genetics, Case Study 2: Lethal white and frame overo
How is a pretty white patch on a horse’s side linked to a deadly genetic condition? Discover the sinister side of the allele responsible for frame overo.
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Introduction to Genetics, Case Study 1: Tortoiseshell cat colour
Are you female? If so, you are a mosaic of X chromosomes! Learn how tortoiseshell cats reveal the fascinating phenomenon of X-inactivation.
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Introduction to Genetics 6: Inheritance and variation
How are genes shuffled together in sexual reproduction? Evolution produced a more intricate process than simply mixing everything up!
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Introduction to Genetics 5: Backup copies and chromosome pairs
Small changes to a single gene can mean the difference between life and death. It is a good job we have backup copies!
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Introduction to Genetics 4: From recipes to organisms
Why haven’t we found a single gene for intelligence? The relationship between genes, proteins and ponies is exciting and complex!
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Introduction to Genetics 3: Reading DNA recipes
What is involved in reading a gene? Discover how small changes in DNA produce so much variety!
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Introduction to Genetics 2: Writing down genetic recipes
If genes are like recipes what language are they written in? How does DNA encode information and what exactly is a gene?
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Introduction to Genetics 1: Genes are like recipes for blueberry muffins!
Is there really a gene for intelligence? Are identical twins truly identical? Find out the answers and more with our Introduction to Genetics series!
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Maybe she’s born with it: 5 incredible facts about gaited horses!
Can your horse do the running walk, paso largo, marcha picada, tölt, singlefoot, rack or pace? Gaited horses break the mould when it comes to getting around!
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