What are the five basic colors of a horse?

There are more than five basic colors of a horse! Here are some of the most common:

* Bay: Brown body with black points (mane, tail, legs)

* Black: Solid black coat

* Chestnut: Reddish brown body with black points

* Grey: Born with a color, then turns progressively whiter with age.

* Roan: A base color mixed with white hairs (bay roan, chestnut roan, etc.)

There are many other colors, including:

* Palomino: Golden coat with a flaxen mane and tail

* Buckskin: Golden coat with black points

* Dun: A base color with a dorsal stripe and zebra-like stripes on the legs.

* Appaloosa: A breed known for its spotted coat.

It's important to remember that horse color is complex and there are many variations within each color category.