Curly Coat Photo Study- by Marion Huurman of Hidden Cave Ranch, KY
Curly Horse Traits
The Curly comes in all sizes and colors and also comes in different coats types. From smooth coat to micro curled you will find all types of curl from soft to coarse and everything in between. In the list of articles linked below we will try to explain these different traits and also discuss inheritance of what we believe the Curly gene to be, a simple dominant gene for hair coat curl.
The North American Curly Horse Registry was formed for the purpose of promoting and Registering the Dominant Gene Curly Horse that has been found in the Americas for over 200 years. As the intent of the ICHO has been one of continuing research to solve the many mysteries of the Curly horse, we have committed ourselves to registering all "curly Horses" as well as creating a division for straight haired horses that are the product of one of two dominant curly parents. This commitment also includes a division for the registration of Recessive Curly haired horses. Our geneticists assure us that the dominant and recessive gene horses are not the same animal. We have created this Division for continuing education in the similarities that do exist in animals with curly coats. These horses will not be identified as North American Curly Horses but as Recessive Curlies in their own division.
(See NACHR Registry for divisions of registration)
Dominant gene.--- one that expresses a trait or characteristic that will be expressed in the offspring even though it is only carried by one of the gene pairs it receives. Heterozygous- carries one curly gene.
Homozygous Dominant Curly--A curly horse that had two dominant gened parents and received a dominant gene from each parent. This horse has two curly genes and therefore when bred, will always produce a curly offspring. At the present time, there is no way of knowing if a horse is homozygous except through breeding with straight haired horses and never having a straight haired foal. Twelve breedings to straight haired horses with all curly offspring would be indicative of the believed to be homozygous state.
(See inheritance and Curly Genes below)
We would like to acquaint you with many of the terms you will be hearing and seeing as your involvement with this breed deepens. Knowing the meanings of these words will help you formulate a comprehensive breeding plan and better awareness of the complicities that make up this unusual horse.(see Glossary of terms below)
Once a gene is isolated we will have more fact behind the theory. Dr Gus Cothran of TX A&M is working right now on the gene mapping results of the Curly horse DNA and is investigating the Curly hair gene or genes. We will report the findings once we know them.
Please click the article titles below to learn more about the unique Curly Horse Traits.
The North American Curly Horse Registry was formed for the purpose of promoting and Registering the Dominant Gene Curly Horse that has been found in the Americas for over 200 years. As the intent of the ICHO has been one of continuing research to solve the many mysteries of the Curly horse, we have committed ourselves to registering all "curly Horses" as well as creating a division for straight haired horses that are the product of one of two dominant curly parents. This commitment also includes a division for the registration of Recessive Curly haired horses. Our geneticists assure us that the dominant and recessive gene horses are not the same animal. We have created this Division for continuing education in the similarities that do exist in animals with curly coats. These horses will not be identified as North American Curly Horses but as Recessive Curlies in their own division.
(See NACHR Registry for divisions of registration)
Dominant gene.--- one that expresses a trait or characteristic that will be expressed in the offspring even though it is only carried by one of the gene pairs it receives. Heterozygous- carries one curly gene.
Homozygous Dominant Curly--A curly horse that had two dominant gened parents and received a dominant gene from each parent. This horse has two curly genes and therefore when bred, will always produce a curly offspring. At the present time, there is no way of knowing if a horse is homozygous except through breeding with straight haired horses and never having a straight haired foal. Twelve breedings to straight haired horses with all curly offspring would be indicative of the believed to be homozygous state.
(See inheritance and Curly Genes below)
We would like to acquaint you with many of the terms you will be hearing and seeing as your involvement with this breed deepens. Knowing the meanings of these words will help you formulate a comprehensive breeding plan and better awareness of the complicities that make up this unusual horse.(see Glossary of terms below)
Once a gene is isolated we will have more fact behind the theory. Dr Gus Cothran of TX A&M is working right now on the gene mapping results of the Curly horse DNA and is investigating the Curly hair gene or genes. We will report the findings once we know them.
Please click the article titles below to learn more about the unique Curly Horse Traits.
Click on these links:
Glossary of Curly Terms
Inheritance and Curly Genes
Extreme Traits
Micro Curl, Brillo Pad Curlies
Minimal Curlies
Smooth Coat Curlies
Recessive Curlies
Suspected Homozygous
Glossary of Curly Terms
Inheritance and Curly Genes
Extreme Traits
Micro Curl, Brillo Pad Curlies
Minimal Curlies
Smooth Coat Curlies
Recessive Curlies
Suspected Homozygous
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