Horse color
Dark bay
Horse color: a bay so dark the body is deep brown to near-black, with black points.
9 Horse breeds list Dark bay. It is in a club standard for 4 breeds.
Breeds whose standards accept Dark bay
| Breed | ARABIAN HA | UECRA | HOLSTEINER VERBAND | JOCKEY CLUB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anglo-Arabian | Standard (“Black Bay”) | No ruling | No ruling | No ruling |
| Ardennes | No ruling | Standard (“bai”) | No ruling | No ruling |
| Holsteiner | No ruling | No ruling | Standard (“Braune”) | No ruling |
| Thoroughbred | No ruling | No ruling | No ruling | Standard (“Dark Bay/Brown”) |
Breeds where Dark bay is disqualified or not accepted
Color changes
How Dark bay can appear or change over an animal's life.
Dark baychanges toGray
Coat · Progressive