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SacredSoulStablesL January 2018
Hi,
I was reading about the somatic gene and as far as I understand, it means that horse will not pass it's color to its foal. Is this correct?
If so, when a horse has a Somatic Tattoo, and then a color written underneath, does it mean it won't pass that color?
Thanks!
ConfluenceFarms January 2018 EditDelete
172.221.253.103
Think of tattoos like brands, only in pretty colors! The color is infused into the skin in just the small section treated, and just on the surface level. So, no, it will not be passed on. Tattoos can be placed at different locations on the horses picture, as well as on the horse.

SacredSoulStablesL January 2018
Umm I think what i mean is, another example:
I have a horse that says on its page.
Somatic Tattoo
[star] Exceptional Producing White 2

What is this?
SacredSoulStablesL January 2018
http://hj2.huntandjump.com/horse.php?horseid=1149372

ConfluenceFarms January 2018
OH! That tells you that it was a herd helper, and which one it was. So, in that case, YES, the colors are passed along when the horse is bred.

ConfluenceFarms January 2018
Here's a list that explains Herd Helpers a tiny bit: http://hj2.huntandjump.com/forum/discussion/45446/abbreviations-chart-updated-1-6-18#Item_1

SacredSoulStablesL January 2018 EditDelete
75.145.225.73
Thank you! Yes i used a herd helper to get some buckskins (one of my favorite colors)

Haltanny January 2018
The colors/genetics will pass on, but the tattoo itself will not.